Partner Events – BioCrossroads

Seven weeks of hustle, mentorship, and bold ideas have led to this moment—our very first IU Health Incubator at IU LAB Pre-Accelerator cohort is ready to shine!

Don’t miss the Inaugural Showcase as we celebrate their amazing progress!

Location
Enclave at The AMP
(Northeast Corner, Adjacent to Restrooms)
1220 Waterway Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Agenda:

5:30 PM Doors Open
6:15 PM Networking
6:30 PM Pitches Begin
7:30 PM Event Conclusion

Refreshments and heavy hors d’oeuvres will be provided, as well as an open bar. We hope to see you there.

AXIS Mentorship Program Kickoff Event

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Indiana Biosciences Research Institute

9:00 AM – Noon

Click the link below to reserve your spot. Spaces are limited.

AXIS is a statewide mentorship program designed to strengthen Indiana’s life sciences talent pipeline by connecting early-career scientists, researchers, and founders with experienced industry professionals.

Built on the proven MIT Venture Mentoring Service (MIT-VMS) model, AXIS offers confidential, team-based mentoring to help innovators navigate challenges, accelerate commercialization, and grow professionally.

Whether you’re a mentor, a potential mentee, or simply curious about how AXIS works, this is a perfect way to get involved.

Click the link below to reserve your spot. Spaces are limited.

Integrated Innovation: Designing the Future of Drug Delivery

The PDA Miniverse: Medical Devices, Combination Products, and Connected Health Conference brings together leaders from across the medical device, pharmaceutical, and digital health sectors to explore the future of integrated healthcare solutions. The conference focuses on accelerating innovation in combination products and connected health, with sessions addressing regulatory strategy, device design, human factors, manufacturing scale-up, and patient-centered development.

BioCrossroads proudly supports this national event taking place in Indianapolis—one of the country’s fastest-growing hubs for life sciences and medical technology.

Dr. Emily Atkinson, Senior Director of Innovation at BioCrossroads, will present welcome remarks, highlighting Indiana’s strengths in advanced manufacturing, cross-sector collaboration, and talent development, underscoring how the state’s robust infrastructure and innovation ecosystem continue to attract investment and drive progress in connected health and combination product development.

The conference showcases the importance of regional partnerships in shaping the future of healthcare delivery, and reinforces Indiana’s role as a national leader in the life sciences.

Click the link to learn more about the event and full agenda.

BioCrossroads is a proud sponsor of the 2025 PDA Miniverse Conference in Indianapolis.

Indy BioBridge Spring Event

Mark your calendars for May 7th!

Indy BioBridge is hosting our spring event at INCOG BioPharma Services, one of Indiana’s “Best Places to Work” – you’ll see why when you get there.

This is a great chance to connect with peers from across the life sciences industry. We’ll be talking shop, sharing insights on the latest trends and challenges, and it’s a great opportunity to build your network and forge some new relationships. Basically, it’s a fun, laid-back hangout with other smart people!

Plus, you’ll get a sneak peek at INCOG’s building construction, meet some key members of their leadership team, and hear about their growth plans for 2025 and beyond.

Here are the essentials:

Date: Wednesday, May 7th

Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Location: INCOG BioPharma Services, 12050 Exit 5 Pkwy, Fishers, IN 46037

Food: Complimentary appetizers – think quality, not just quantity.

Drinks: Two drink tickets provided, with a cash bar available afterward.

Whether you’re working in drug development, research, consulting, or anything in between, come join us for some quality conversations, food, and drinks in a friendly, casual setting.

AI in Healthcare

The potential impacts of artificial intelligence on healthcare are just beginning to be envisioned. These may take the form of potential new drugs, new devices and procedures, or new treatment approaches and regimens. Among those “leading the charge” are several Indiana firms, universities, and healthcare providers. This conference will provide an update as to the latest with this emerging technology.

May 2, 2025: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
IU Kelley School of Business
Conrad Prebys Career Services Center
1309 E. 10th Street
Bloomington, IN 47405

Fuel the Cycle of Innovation

Thursday, May 15 – Friday, May 16, 2025

The IU Founders and Funders Network exists to develop and activate IU’s global venture network. It is a passionate, supportive membership network of IU affiliated entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, and others who are interested in advancing the virtuous circle that nurturing new ventures brings with it.

This exclusive IU community brings like-minded people together. Innovators and entrepreneurs find the industry experts and resources they need to push their businesses forward. Entrepreneurs, innovators and investors get access to the best of IU’s startup community.

The Venture Summit will provide attendees the opportunity to connect, build, and learn from others in IU’s global venture ecosystem.

Empowering a Resilient and Secure Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

The William D. and Sherry L. Young Institute for Advanced Manufacturing of Pharmaceuticals invites you to register for the Indiana Life Sciences Manufacturing 2025 Summit. The summit will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 16Tech-Indiana Biosciences Research Institute, 1210 Waterway Blvd, Indianapolis, Indiana.

The Indiana Life Sciences Manufacturing Summit convenes industry, academia, state and local governments, and other related organizations to promote life sciences manufacturing, research, education, and business development in Indiana. Now in its fourth year, the summit includes presentations and discussions on topics including trends, challenges and opportunities, how to forge global solutions with regional resources, and the workforce development strategies needed to keep pace with onshoring and emerging technologies. This event is available both hybrid and in-person.

Event Agenda

8:30-9:00 a.m.

Breakfast and Registration
Indiana Bioscience Research Institute Conference Room (first floor)

9:00-9:15 a.m.

Welcome and Introduction
Elizabeth Topp, Director, William D. and Sherry L. Young Institute for Advanced Manufacturing of Pharmaceuticals, Purdue University

9:15-9:45 a.m.

Keynote (TBA)

9:45-10:30 a.m.

Fireside chat (TBA)

10:30-11:00 a.m.

Break

11:00-11:45 a.m.

Building a Network of Solutions to the Drug Shortage Challenge: Panel Discussion

11:45-12:30 p.m.

Nuclear Pharmaceutics: Panel Discussion

12:30-1:30 p.m.

Lunch and Networking

1:30-2:15 p.m.

Keynote Speaker

2:15-2:45 p.m.

Session to be announced

2:45-3:15 p.m.

Break

3:15-3:45 p.m.

Indiana Perspective on Onshoring: Panel Discussion

3:45-4:15 p.m.

Big Pharma Perspective on Onshoring-Resilience: Panel Discussion

4:15-4:30 p.m.

Closing Remarks
Eric Munson, Co-director, William D. and Sherry L. Young Institute for Advanced Manufacturing of Pharmaceuticals, Purdue Universityv

registration & Summit Inquiries

Jennifer Gray, [email protected]

Information on the Young Institute

younginstitute.research.purdue.edu

Where Capital Meets Innovation

For nearly two decades, Venture Club’s Innovation Showcase has brought together Indiana’s venture community to celebrate innovation and showcase the Hoosier state’s high potential as a hub for entrepreneurship and technological advancement.

BioCrossroads is thrilled to be taking part in the 16th annual Innovation Showcase, powered by Venture Club of Indiana, with our president and CEO Vince Wong serving on the judges panel.