FrameWORX: Advancing Indiana’s Life Sciences Innovation Ecosystem
Indiana is home to one of the nation’s most dynamic life sciences communities, with world-class companies, universities, and entrepreneurs working together across biotech, medtech, diagnostics, and health tech. This event is for the innovators turning ideas into companies, and the partners who want to help them get there.
This FrameWORX will explore how the BioCrossroads Startup Hub, AXIS mentoring, Crossroads Health Ventures, and Indiana’s broader ecosystem provide a step-by-step guide from idea to impact, surrounding founders with funding pathways, mentors, and resources tailored to growing a life sciences startup in Indiana.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Location: Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI), 16 Tech Innovation District, Indianapolis
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
FrameWORX Agenda
Opening Remarks
Indiana innovation landscape overview
Emily Atkinson, PhD
Senior Director of Innovation
BioCrossroads
Startup Success Stories Panel
Founders share their journey, challenges, pivots, and breakthroughs
Aaron Schacht
CEO
BiomEdit
Scott Byrd
CEO
Sudo Biosciences
Ramani Varanasi
CEO
LIBRIS
Moderator: Mike Bolinder
Senior Vice President, External Engagement & Chief Innovation Officer
BioCrossroads
Fireside Chat: AXIS Mentorship in Action
AXIS mentor and mentee highlight how their partnership shaped the startup
Laura Brown, PhD
AXIS Mentee
Kevin Donnelly, PhD
AXIS Mentor
Moderator: Tara Hobson, PhD
Director of Innovation Programs
BioCrossroads
Emerging Development Tools Panel
Discussion surrounding FDA reforms and New Approach Models
Samantha Atkins, PhD
Science and Technology Practice Lead
Guidon
Barrett Tenbarge
Partner, FDA and Life Sciences Regulatory
Faegre Drinker
Moderator: Tayo Sanders, PhD
Partner and Co-Founder
Arrowpoint Labs
Closing Remarks
Networking Reception
Open networking and refreshments following the FrameWORX discussion
This FrameWORX event is presented by:
