Activator Alumni Panel: Jonathan Rittichier & Chelsea Trengrove
This Nucleate Activator Info Session will take place virtually on October 8, 2025. The Activator is the world’s largest open-access, equity-free biotech accelerator for early-stage founders, designed to guide teams through venture-building workshops, expert mentorship, and global pitch showcases. Learn more and apply here!
At this session, join us to hear from Jonathan Rittichier, Co-Founder & CSO at EnPlusOne Bio, and Chelsea Trengrove, Co-Founder & CEO at Neoclease, who will share their science and how the Activator shaped the path from idea to company.
The Activator provides access to 2,000+ industry leaders and partners across biotech, pharma, and venture capital. Alumni have launched 183 companies, raised $570M+, and are transforming human and planetary health with biology.
📅 Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis from mid-September through late October. Apply early to maximize your chances of review and selection!
Attend this info session to learn more about the program, explore the application process, and get your questions answered!
About the Host:
Nucleate is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of biotech leaders. With chapters spanning 41 geographic regions and participation from over 280 academic institutions, Nucleate sparks new intellectual communities and embeds emerging talent within a global biotech community. Through open-access educational programming, Nucleate helps democratize biotech innovation — removing barriers and helping founders concentrate on building transformational technologies. Visit www.nucleate.xyz for more information, and visit https://nucleate.xyz/privacy-policy/ to read our privacy policy.
We want to thank our HQ supporters for championing our open-access mission and empowering the next generation of biotech entrepreneurs!
Platinum: Eli Lilly and Company, Genentech, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, MilliporeSigma
Philanthropic Support: Lyda Hill Philanthropies
Preferred Partners: Pillar VC, Amino Collective, Excedr, Mercury, Brex, Fedsprout
In-Kind Support: AcademicLabs, Lens.org, SynBioBeta