Nucleate DMV Activator Info Session #3
About the Activator:
Over the past 5 years, Nucleate has supported >400 venture teams, with our alumni raising over $370M USD to develop cutting-edge technologies like protein sequencing (Glyphic Biotechnologies), drug design (Manifold Bio), microbe-based therapeutics (Concerto Biosciences), and RNA-based therapeutics (NextRNA Therapeutics).
Application Process:
There are three main ways to apply:
▫️ Inventor – If you have a scientific innovation or concept, apply with your idea to join the Bio or Eco Track.
▫️ Contributor – If you're a business, clinical, or scientific trainee looking to help build a venture, apply to be matched with a team through our team formation process.
▫️ Team Affiliate – If you're a business, clinical, or scientific trainee applying with an inventor and team
Note: Nucleate DMV welcomes applications from across DC, Maryland, and Virginia!
📅 Application EXTENDED Deadline: Oct 31st, 2025
🌟Application Chapter: Global Virtual Activator
🔗 Application: apply.nucleate.org
🌐 Learn more: nucleate.org/activator
Please email [email protected] for questions and inquiries.
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