Celebrate the launch of the Plug and Play Indianapolis LifeTech Program in partnership with IU LAB and BioCrossroads.
Join us for a day of innovation and networking as we officially open our new Indianapolis office and select the first batch of startups for our accelerator.
What to expect:
Welcome Remarks & Keynote: Hear from Plug and Play CEO Saeed Amidi, Indiana University President Pam Whitten and other industry leaders.
Panel Discussion: “Powering Indiana’s LifeTech Future,” with a focus on collaboration between Industry, Academia, and Venture Capital
Networking Lunch: A chance to connect with the life sciences community.
Startup Pitches: Get a front-row seat as our top startups pitch for a spot in the accelerator.
Event Details
Tuesday, September 30th
9 AM – Doors open
10 AM – Program
The Heirloom at N.K. Hurst, Indianapolis, IN
IU Launch Accelerator for Biosciences
(IU LAB)
Driving bioscience innovation, commercialization and talent development in Indiana
The Launch Accelerator for Biosciences (IU LAB) is a first-of-its kind academic-industry initiative that will position Indiana as a national leader in bioscience discovery.
Supported by a $138 million Lilly Endowment Inc. grant, IU LAB will harness Indiana’s extensive resources in bioscience discovery, leading to significant advancements in human health.
IU LAB is expected to open in the 16 Tech Innovation District in 2027.
