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S2S is a forum for top scientists from around the world to present their ideas and interact with leading investors and executives in the Boston biotechnology hub.

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S2S is an invitation-only symposium featuring the most innovative therapeutics startup ideas from the world’s top research institutions.

featuring biotech ecosystem leaders

by selected Entrepreneurs

opportunities throughout the event

November 2026

Proposal Submissions Due

Academic researchers are invited to submit a one page overview of their therapeutic startup ideas.

December 2026

Semi-Finalists Selected

A subset of the applicants will be invited to submit a short slide deck to support a deeper review by the Advisory Committee.

Late February 2027

Presenters Selected

Selected researchers will be invited to present their work at the S2S Symposium.

March 2027

Mentorship Program Begins

Each Presenter will work with matched advisors to refine their company strategy and presentation.

May 2027

Science2Startup Symposium

A full day event featuring the selected Presenters, topical discussions by industry leaders, and many networking opportunities with the biotech investors and operators in attendance.

S2S participants engage with leading biotech investors.

Partner, F-Prime

Matt Cohen, PhD

Partner & Executive Chair, 4:59 Initiative, 5AM Ventures

Deb Palestrant, PhD

Managing Director, RA Capital Management

Meet our S2S Class of 2027 Presenters

Presenters will be announced in March 2027!

Co-founder and CEO IsletForge Innovations

Jeffrey R. Millman, Ph.D.

Co-Founder and CEO Saatient Therapeutics, Inc.

Shawn Iadonato, Ph.D.

Co-Founder & CEO OsetoCure Therapeutics, Inc.

Hunter Newman, Ph.D.

Professor and Director Vascular Medicine Institute at the University of Pittsburgh, CSO Amlysion Therapeutics

Submission Form

Successful S2S submissions are those that identify discoveries and technologies with the highest therapeutic potential and a tractable development path to clinical proof of concept. A one-page document outlining the topics listed below is required (click here for detailed instructions). Submissions are due by Friday, November 14th.

Foundational scientific rationale and description of therapeutic approach
Differentiation over existing/competitive approaches with supporting data
Near-term research plan (next 12 months) and resources required

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Academic researchers are invited to submit a one page overview of their therapeutic startup ideas.

A subset of the applicants will be invited to submit a short slide deck to support a deeper review by the Advisory Committee.

Selected researchers will be invited to present their work at the S2S Symposium.

Each Presenter will work with matched advisors to refine their company strategy and presentation.

A full day event featuring the selected Presenters, topical discussions by industry leaders, and many networking opportunities with the biotech investors and operators in attendance.

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Presenters

Meet our S2S Class of 2027 Presenters

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