Starting a business can be challenging, especially in the field of health and life sciences. There are many regulatory and ethical considerations, not to mention the highly competitive nature of the industry. Fortunately, we’re starting to see more and more in initiatives that help entrepreneurs navigate these challenges and bring their ideas to fruition. LevelUP Health & Life Sciences is the first acceleration program in Romania designed to help start-ups in the health and life sciences industry grow and succeed. Our program started with a 3-day introductory bootcamp held in Baile Felix, where the 14 selected startups met their future mentors and received feedback on their solutions in a relaxed and laidback environment. This gave the startups the opportunity to network and develop valuable connections with the accelerator's experts. During the bootcamp, the startups were introduced to the Lean Startup methodology. This approach is focused on creating products or services that meet the needs of customers while minimizing waste and maximizing efficiency. By adopting this approach, start-ups can better understand their customers, develop better products, and reduce the risk of failure. Most of the work during the bootcamp was focused on setting up a roadmap for the start-ups' progress in the program. This included setting clear goals and milestones for the coming months, identifying key metrics for success, and developing a strategy for achieving their objectives. Setting clear goals and having a roadmap is crucial for every entrepreneur, as it provides a sense of direction and helps focus efforts on the most important tasks. After the bootcamp, on May 4th, the LevelUP program held its first acceleration meeting. This was the first opportunity for the start-ups to pitch their ideas in front of a jury composed of health, life sciences and business experts. The jury provided valuable feedback and insights, helping the teams refine their pitches and better understand the needs of their potential customers. The jury included several notable experts in the field, such as Cristiana Bogățeanu, Philip Choban, Rodica Farcaș, Cristina Grigore, Kinga Hening, Florin M. Pop, Alexandru Roja, Ovidiu Stan, Șerban Udrea, Mircea Vădan. Having access to such an extensive network of experts is invaluable for entrepreneurs, as it provides them with an opportunity to learn from the best, get feedback on their ideas, and develop a network of contacts that can help them succeed. Over the next 6 months, the 14 startups will have the opportunity to work closely with our team of mentors, consultants, and industry experts. They will attend bi-weekly meetings where they present their progress in front of a jury, receive valuable feedback, and participate in advanced training sessions with specialists. We believe that with the right support and resources, these startups can achieve incredible things, and we're committed to helping them every step of the way. We look forward to seeing their progress and can't wait to witness the impact they'll have on the health and life sciences industry.