ChemPartner Pitch Day
Meet the people moving science forward.
Join ChemPartner & Arsenal Innovation Center for five pitches exploring new directions in life sciences and technology. Hear from presenting teams, follow the judges’ questions, and connect with founders, researchers, industry professionals and investors.
The conversation will focus on the science behind each idea, the questions it raises and what each team needs for its next step.
Five pitch topics
AI-engineered peptide vaccines A peptide vaccine platform combining AI-driven peptide engineering with novel formulations for infectious disease.
Shelf-stable probiotics and biologics NASA-funded MIT science focused on bringing shelf stability to probiotics and biologics, with applications in medicine, nutraceuticals and longevity.
An AI operating system for scientific research An operating system for scientific research that brings together AI, robotics and laboratory automation.
The dark proteome and medicinal genomics A company exploring the dark proteome to redefine medicinal genomics and open new frontiers in science and medicine.
Intelligence for brain and physiological data An AI intelligence layer that translates complex brain and physiological data into insights intended to inform precision interventions for human performance, recovery and longevity.
Confirmed judges
Dr. David A. Weitz , Harvard University
Dr. Raju Kucherlapati, Havard University
Additional venture capital participation is being finalized. Further panel announcements will follow as participation is confirmed.
What to expect
Five pitches across life sciences and technology
Questions and perspectives from the judging panel
Conversations with people working across science, industry and investment
Who it is for
Founders, researchers, industry professionals and investors interested in meeting people working on new scientific and business ideas.
Presenting teams
Company and presenter introductions will be shared as participation is confirmed.
Event details
Friday, November 20, 2026 Time: 1-6pm
Location: 400 N Beacon St Watertown, MA 02472
Hosted by ChemPartner and partnered by Arsenal Innovation Center