Mentor IN Life Sciences

AXIS Mentoring Program

Focusing on developing and nurturing entrepreneurial talent within Indiana’s life sciences sector

Empowering Innovation: AXIS Mentoring Program Supported by Leading Indiana Institutions and Organizations

With the support of the Innovation Offices of Indiana University, Purdue University, and the University of Notre Dame, and 16 Tech Innovation District, Indiana Biosciences Research Institute, and BioCrossroads, AXIS is creating an inclusive and supportive community of highly experienced mentors and promising entrepreneurs (“mentees”) based on a unique and proven mentoring model from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Venture Mentoring Service (MIT VMS).

get involved

AXIS Kick-Off Event

Join us on July 15 as we officially launch AXIS, Indiana’s life sciences mentorship initiative designed to connect emerging entrepreneurs and professionals with experienced industry mentors. Whether you’re a mentor, a potential mentee, or simply curious about how AXIS works, this is a perfect way to get involved.
 
AXIS Launch

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Indiana Biosciences Research Institute 

9:00 AM – Noon

 

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

Become a Mentor

Are you interested in sharing your time and talent and being part of the axis for Indiana’s life sciences community?

Learn more about team mentoring to promote talent development and increase the success rate of local life sciences entrepreneurs.

Become a Mentee

We would like to thank you for your interest in the AXIS mentoring program. Please fill out the form below. We look forward to reviewing your application and we will be in contact!