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Genesis 4 Life Science Call for Applications 2026
Acceleration program for startups and research teams in the Life Sciences
Genesis 4 Life Science × Meet in Italy for Life Sciences 2026 is a call for applications dedicated to startups and research teams active in the Life Sciences sector, with the aim of accelerating the development of innovative projects from research to market.
The Genesis4LS program offers acceleration pathways, qualified networking, advanced training, and access to investors and companies, supporting the growth of high-impact solutions in the following sectors: Medical Devices, Pharma, Biotech, Digital Health, and Biomanufacturing.
The 3 Pathways of the Genesis4LS Program
Selected entities can access one of the three pathways designed based on the project’s maturity level:
- Tech Transfer: For research teams and academic spinoffs, focused on the valorization of scientific results and technology transfer.
- Growth: For startups ready to scale, with a focus on go-to-market, fundraising, and business development.
- BRIDGE Biomanufacturing: A vertical pathway dedicated to production processes, scale-up, and industrialization in biomanufacturing.
What the Program Offers
All pathways include specialized workshops and mentorship on:
- Advanced pitching and investor relations
- Grants, funding calls, and financing instruments
- Tech transfer and intellectual property
- HTA and clinical strategy
- Go-to-market and procurement
For the Growth and BRIDGE pathways, vertical in-depth sessions per sector are also included.
Pitching Before Investors
The selected entities will present their project on October 13 and 14 to venture capitalists, business angels, and companies in the Life Sciences sector.
How to Participate in the Genesis 4 Life Science Call
All admission requirements, selection criteria, and application procedures are available in the official call.
Applications can be submitted until 11:59 PM (CET) on June 6, 2026.
Apply now to the pathway most suited to your project:
- +39 02 66 80 23 23
- meet2026@mzevents.it
- www.mzevents.it