The BioCrossroads Startup Hub: Indiana's Central Platform for Life Sciences Innovation
Building a life sciences company in Indiana means tapping into one of the strongest ecosystems in the country. The resources, expertise, and support are here, and we’re making them easier than ever to access.
On January 20, BioCrossroads will launch the BioCrossroads Startup Hub, Indiana’s first centralized platform for life sciences founders, investors, and ecosystem partners. This new hub brings together funding pathways, startup directories, commercialization resources, mentorship programs, and regulatory guidance—everything early-stage companies need to grow in Indiana.
Why This Matters
Indiana leads the nation in life sciences and pharmaceutical exports. We’re home to global industry leaders, world-class research universities, and a thriving community of entrepreneurs building the next generation of healthcare solutions. But historically, the resources supporting these startups, like funding opportunities, mentorship programs, regulatory guidance, clinical assets, have been spread across dozens of organizations and websites.
That fragmentation slows momentum for founders who need clarity, limits visibility for investors seeking opportunities, and makes it challenging for our ecosystem to move at the speed innovation demands. The BioCrossroads Startup Hub solves that problem by bringing everything together in one place. The platform is built for founders at any stage, whether you’re a researcher exploring commercialization for the first time, a startup scaling toward Series A, or an investor looking for Indiana-based opportunities.
What You’ll Find
- An interactive startup journey map with stage-specific guidance tailored to where you are today
- Indiana-specific funding pathways, including grants, angel networks, and venture capital sources
- A searchable directory of life sciences startups across the state
- Mentorship and peer support programs to help navigate the unique challenges of building in life sciences
- Clinical data assets and regulatory resources critical for product development and commercialization
- University innovation and commercialization programs connecting academic research to market applications
Built to Evolve
The Hub is designed as a living platform that will grow alongside Indiana’s ecosystem, and will continue to be updated with new startups, funding sources, events, and resources.
Indiana’s strength in life sciences manufacturing, talent development, and research excellence creates a foundation that few states can match. The BioCrossroads Startup Hub helps ensure our startup ecosystem leverages that foundation to its fullest potential.
The platform launches January 20 at BioCrossroads.com/Startup.
We’re excited to see what you build.