Preparing startups for their first sophisticated fundraise from institutional investors
An immersive startup experience for budding life sciences entrepreneurs
Services to help achieve your SBIR goals and grow your business
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This 5-day intensive program is designed to prepare medtech, digital health, and healthcare technology startups planning to raise their first round from institutional investors.
Nurturing a 21st century STEM workforce to create a more equitable talent pipeline
Hands-on experiments, design prototypes, and opportunities to meet real STEM professionals
The Difference FirstHand Makes
Press releases, publications, and media mentions
Articles, success stories, and resources
Find out how the government’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs can provide a source of R&D funding between the initial development of your innovative idea and proof that it has potential in the marketplace.
Our flexible space allows us to be creative for your meetings and events.
Take a walk through our space with 360° views.
Receive VIP benefits and expert guidance to drive corporate growth and outpace competitors.
Deliver educational content, leverage promotional opportunities and engage with the entrepreneurial community.
Support of any amount helps fuel our innovation ecosystem and allows us to continue to offer free programming to all.
Learn more about how you can support our work.
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