We empower
biotech leaders
Nucleate is a free and collaborative student-run organization that
facilitates the formation of pioneering life sciences companies.
Missions
Initiatives
Activator
The premier, free program that empowers next generation biotech founders.
Education
Initiatives to support academics finding their first footing in the biotech industry.
Diversity
Fostering a diverse and inclusive biotech ecosystem to reflect the next generation.
Research
The trends, know-how, and community to understand the future of biotechnology.
Community
Building the world's premier life sciences network.
World-class advisors
Nucleate advisors include visionary scientists, pioneering investors, and iconic founders.
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Peter Barrett
Atlas Venture -
Reshma Shetty
Ginkgo Bioworks -
George Church
Harvard University -
Peter Kolchinsky
RA Capital -
Cami Samuels
Venrock -
Steve Quake
Stanford University -
Ellie Mcguire
Polaris Partners -
Bob Coughlin
MassBio -
Mira Chaurushiya
5AM Ventures -
Tom Kalil
Schmidt Futures -
Pamela Silver
Harvard University
Peter Barrett
Atlas Venture
Reshma Shetty
Ginkgo Bioworks
George Church
Harvard University
Peter Kolchinsky
RA Capital
Cami Samuels
Venrock
Steve Quake
Stanford University
Ellie Mcguire
Polaris Partners
Bob Coughlin
MassBio
Mira Chaurushiya
5AM Ventures
Tom Kalil
Schmidt Futures
Pamela Silver
Harvard UniversityLocations
Nucleate fosters a unified global bioentrepreneur community, with chapters across the worldwide.
Activator, for next-generation bioentrepreneurs
Activator is a six-month, equity-free cohort program designed for academic biotech founders. Its curriculum has served more than 100 life sciences ventures that have raised over $190 million in venture funding. Participating teams refine their scientific discoveries into biotech venture theses and train under Nucleate's unparalleled network, rigorous curriculum, funded fellowships, legal support, and highly subsidized perks. Activator culminates in a final pitch showcase before world-renowned judges.
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Activator, for next-generation bioentrepreneurs
Sponsors
We thank our Sponsors who support our free-to-all, open-to-all mission. As a volunteer led organization, we are supported entirely through sponsorships and donations to organize our educational programming.
Events
Nucleate hosts world-class events to cultivate the next generation of biotech leaders.
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