Accelerate your idea with us
LevelUP Health & Life Sciences Accelerator is an intensive program specially designed to accelerate early-stage startups (under 5 years old) in the life sciences sector. Throughout the accelerator, teams receive expert support on topics such as solution development and validation, customer discovery and understanding, securing funding, obtaining certifications, and delivering a compelling pitch. The program is completely free, and founders do not have to give up equity or shares to participate. We’re preparing the next edition! Sign up in advance and be among the first to receive updates.
What you get
Personalized support
The accelerator caters to the individual objectives of each startup.
Created for your field
The first accelerator in Romania designed for businesses in the life sciences fields.
1:1 mentorship
Ongoing access to experienced mentors through 1:1 sessions throughout the entire program.
Wide array of know-how
Business Model, Legislation, Financing, Product Market Fit, Networking, and much more.
Funding opportunities
Post-program support in identifying and applying for public and private funding.
100% free
Each startup will receive free support, without giving up equity or shares.
International network
Access to an extensive network of entrepreneurs, industry experts, investors, and potential customers.
Business consultancy
The startups will have free access to business consulting sessions, tailored to their needs.
Venture capital
At the end of the program, you will have the opportunity to pitch your idea to groups of investors.
The ideal candidate
- Has an early-stage startup (1-5 years old)
- Offers an innovative solution (MVP) in the health or life sciences field
- Is based in the North-West region (Bihor, Bistriţa-Năsăud, Cluj, Maramureş, Satu Mare, Sălaj)
- Has a registered company or will register one by the end of the program
- Has a team of at least one person working part-time on the startup
- Can commit 10-20 hours per week to fully benefit from the program
- Can attend the bi-monthly meetings in Cluj-Napoca
- Is comfortable pitching in English
Life Sciences
Are a set of scientific fields that focus on the study of living organisms and the biological processes that govern them. Here are some life sciences branches, but this list is not exhaustive:
- Health
- Pharmaceuticals
- Agri-food
- Genetics
- Cosmetics
- Biotechnology (agricultural, environmental, industrial etc.)
- Medical devices
- Food supplements
- Waste treatment
- Biofuels
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Why LevelUP Accelerator?
Partners
Experts
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Marius Rus
Founder
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Sebastian Armean
Primary psychiatrist and clinical pharmacology specialist @Infectious Diseases Clinical Hospital Cluj
Organizers
FAQ
1. How can LevelUP Accelerator help me?
In addition to specialized training sessions, 1:1 mentoring, and business consultancy, LevelUP Accelerator offers you the opportunity to meet and work alongside the most important stakeholders in the regional entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem in Health and Life Sciences. Additionally, at the end of the Accelerator, the startups will pitch their solution in front of a group of investors and potential clients.
2. Which startups are eligible?
All startups that offer a solution in the fields of health and life sciences and have already established a company or commit to establishing one by the end of the program are eligible.
3. What are life sciences?
Life sciences are a set of scientific domains that focus on the study of living organisms and the biological processes that govern them. Some of the fields that are part of life sciences, without being limited to these, are agronomy, nutrition, anatomy, biochemistry, bioinformatics, biophysics, biotechnology, biological engineering, medicine, veterinary medicine, neuroscience, nutrition, wellness, toxicology, ecology, microbiology, botany, pharmacy, virology, zoology, etc.
4. How many members of my team can participate in the accelerator?
Each team can send two participants, either founders or core members. To ensure a comprehensive experience and effective progress, we suggest that the same individuals participate throughout the entire program.
5. How much time do I need to invest in the program?
The LevelUP accelerator is customized for the needs and objectives of each startup, so the amount of time invested will vary from team to team, but we anticipate a required commitment of 10 to 20 hours per week.
6. What prizes will be awarded at the end of the program?
The LevelUP accelerator offers a range of support services but does not provide any cash prizes.
7. Do I need to give up equity?
No, founders do not need to give up equity or shares to participate in the program.
8. Can I sign up if I only have an idea?
Yes, if either (1) it is an idea developed within an existing company targeting one or more fields of life sciences or (2) it is an idea targeting one or more fields of life sciences and you commit to founding a company to develop the idea at least 3 months before completing the program.
9. Can I get in touch with the organizing team if I have more questions?
Of course! If you have further questions, you can email us at inno@nord-vest.ro