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In this Newsletter:
- The Sixth International Pitch Competition is November 12, 2026
- Big Tree Startup Academy News
- Membership Benefits: Day Lab Passes are Now Available for Basic and Associate Members
- Member Company News
- Upcoming Events: AIPAT and ACORN Summits and Pitch Competition
| | Sixth International Pitch Competition | |
Building on several successful BioInc pitch competitions that have established a lasting BioInc legacy, the Sixth BioInc pitch competition is a follow-up from the Fifth pitch competition that occurred on June 2026. The June's contest reflected BioInc's deepening partnership with Big Tree Startup Academy and Aquillius Ventures.
On November 12, 2026, the three organizations are teaming up once again to organize this can't-miss event, for the startups and for the investment community.
When: November 12 (11 am - 4:30 pm EST)
Where: BioInc (Mansfield Bio-Incubator) 241 Francis Ave Mansfield, MA 02048|Aquillius 10918 Technology Pl San Diego, CA 92127|Hybrid
Why attend
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Learn about innovations that will revolutionize health
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Explore investment opportunities
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Network with industry veterans and the new generation shaping the future of life sciences
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Showcase your products and services to a targeted audience of professionals and stakeholders
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Visibility within the Big Tree ecosystem and investor community
Why compete
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$125K in Prizes: Cash awards, lab space, and professional services
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Showcase Your Startup: Present your innovative solutions to leading investors and prospective partners
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Mentorship: Receive valuable feedback from judges and mentors to refine your pitch
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Networking: Access our extensive life science ecosystem's network
The prizes include cash, laboratory and office space in the Boston Area and San Diego locations, placement in the Investor Portal, and in-kind legal, regulatory, and accounting services.
The competition will feature two tracks:
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Medical Devices, Health Tech, and Medtech
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Therapeutics, Diagnostics
Register to Attend
If you are interested in pitching, know strong candidates or interested in the sponsorship opportunities, please contact Alex Margulis, COO, at alex.margulis@bioinc.org or info@bioinc.org.
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| Big Tree Startup Academy News | | |
On September 10, Big Tree welcomed the third cohort of nine (9) companies across the globe from Australia, Israel, Canada and the U.S. The nine companies represented the development of groundbreaking technologies in diverse areas of healthcare. These include rapid detection of infectious disease, robot-guided phlebotomy, rapid detoxification, mental health monitoring, and other solutions to address the inadequately met needs in healthecare. The teams came together in San Diego, Boston and remotely to learn from the following Big Tree Instructors and guest speakers. Learn more about the participating companies and the world-class experts guiding them to success.
Big Tree's Global Gateway Program aims to help international healthcare & life science companies land, navigate & scale in the U.S. market.
The Program is Designed for:
• Government agencies;
• Innovation ministries;
• Universities;
• Incubators & Innovation hubs;
• Economic development organizations;
• Country/regional cohorts.
Key Differentiators:
• Specialization in Life Science & Healthcare;
• Investor Readiness Education;
• FDA and Reimbursement Guidance.
More Information Here
Join our Big Tree Investor Readiness Bootcamp to Raise Smarter. Better. Faster.
* $250K in non-equity awards.
* Built for Healthcare & Life Science startups.
* Warm investor connections.
* Remote or onsite in Boston & San Diego.
* Industry focused masterclasses with national expert.
So far this year, the program accomplished the following:
- Supported 27 dynamic and innovative founders navigate FDA and commercialization pathways.
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Accelerated fundraising of over $1M with our curated investor network of VCs, Family offices, angel groups and venture banks.
- Given $125K in non-equity awards during our pitch competitions.
Watch the video testimonials from the program's alumni!
Apply Here
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NEW MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT: A deeply discounted day laboratory pass for Basic Business, and Associate Membership levels at $250 (the regular price is $800).
If you are seeking high-quality laboratory space outside the congestion and constraints of Boston/Cambridge, we currently offer shared lab spaces and two (2) BSL-1 and one (1) BSL-2 private lab spaces available.
In addition, we have an impressive arsenal of high-end analytical instruments—from Raman and FTIR spectroscopy to atomic force microscopy, flow cytometry, automated cell imaging, and more.
While contract laboratories perform excellent work and allow small startups to save time and (sometimes) money, in many cases, it is much more advantageous to perform the work yourself, both time-wise and financially. You don’t simply receive a report: you see how the test behaves, notice the anomalies, adjust the experiment, and develop a much better feel for what the results actually mean.
Come to our lab space, perform your own analytical work, and pay a fraction of what contract laboratories may charge—while gaining a far better understanding of your results. And now, you can even utilize our facility on a per diem basis.
Here is the partial equipment list:
See the full equipment list here.
Other amenities include a high-speed internet, large breakroom/event space with a kitchenette and a ping pong table, conference and meeting rooms, shared and private offices.
However, we are more than just a lab space. We are a community consisting of more than 60 companies.
By becoming a member, you will be a full-fledged part of Massachusetts life science community with plenty of benefits, including the membership in trade organizations, discounts for bootcamps and masterclasses, free investor-grade evaluation and placement to the investor portal for qualified companies, opportunity to participate in pitch competition, etc.
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Wholomics has won the Edison Prize in the MedTech category, powered by GE HealthCare. This recognition is a strong validation of the work the company have been doing to advance their multi-cancer early detection platform and of the progress Wholomics has made over the past years. At BioInc, we look forward to continuing supporting Wholomics and are proud of their achievement.
This month, we proudly welcomed three new member companies.
Inlet Bio is building a nonviral genetic-medicine platform designed to move therapeutic DNA through cellular barriers, reach the nucleus, and support durable activity without viral capsids or genome integration.
Agneya Biosciences leverages advanced structural biology and computational modeling to design covalent drugs focusing on isoform-specific targeting, to minimize off-target effects involving closely-related proteins.
LocusDNA is building a private workspace for molecular discovery, helping research teams design small-molecule candidates, evaluate how they interact with target proteins through computational docking, and use confirmed results to guide their next round of research. By bringing design, analysis, and collaboration into one platform, LocusDNA aims to make early-stage drug discovery more connected while keeping each organization’s research within its own private network.
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BioInc, a proud partner of Sino Biological, will exhibit at AI-Powered Innovation in Protein and Antibody Therapeutics (AIPAT) Symposium organized by Sino Biological. Join us at Le Méridien Cambridge, MA on October 2nd to connect with industry pioneers, spark new collaborations, and help drive the next generation of AI-driven therapeutics. Stop by our table to learn how we and our partner Big Tree Innovation Fund can help your startup reach the market faster.
On October 30, join BioInc for the 2026 BU (Boston University) Health & Life Science Conference Featuring the Big Tree ACORN (AI • Cardiology • Oncology • Reproductive & Women’s Health • Neuroscience) Summit! The event is bringing together students, alumni, clinical researchers, startup founders, and healthcare venture investors, this premier full-day forum explores the forefront of healthcare innovation, AI, policy, and life sciences commercialization through dynamic keynotes, panel discussions, and high-impact networking. Register here to attend!
And, last but not least, don't forget to register for the Sixth BioInc Pitch Competition on November 12, with a virtual option available.
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Our profound appreciation to our donors and sponsors.
Thank you!
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