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BioFab Startup Lab Pitch Competition Application

Accelerating Commercialization | Connecting Capital | Building the Bioindustrial Future
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | Manchester, NH

Commercializing breakthrough technologies takes more than great science—it requires investment, manufacturing expertise, strategic partnerships, and the right ecosystem.

Hosted by ARMI in partnership with the NextGen Manchester Resiliency Council, the 2026 ARMI Investment Summit brings together entrepreneurs, investors, commercialization experts, manufacturers, and industry leaders to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation biotherapeutics and related technologies.

Through its BioFab Startup Lab accelerator program and national network of industry, government, and academic partners, the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI) supports companies in speeding the journey from breakthrough science to scalable manufacturing and commercialization. ARMI is the national Manufacturing Innovation Institute for biomedical manufacturing.

As part of the Summit, 10 emerging companies will be selected to compete in the BioFab Startup Lab Pitch Competition, presenting a five-minute live pitch before a panel of investors, commercialization experts, manufacturers, and industry leaders.

Selected companies will:
  • Deliver a five-minute live pitch
  • Receive valuable feedback from experienced judges
  • Increase visibility among investors and strategic partners
  • Build relationships across ARMI's national commercialization network
  • Compete for the 2026 Breakthrough Technology Award, recognizing outstanding commercialization potential
  • ARMI BioFab Commercialization Award
The company selected by the judging panel will receive the 2026 Breakthrough Technology Award, including:
  • A place in the next BioFab Startup Lab cohort
  • Featured spotlight on the ARMI website
  • Recognition across ARMI social media channels
  • Feature in ARMI digital communications
  • Recognition at Meeting in the Millyard 2027
  • Complimentary MITM registration (and, if appropriate, exhibit space)
  • 50 hours of commercialization services through ARMI's BioFab Startup Lab
Complete the application below to be considered for the 2026 BioFab Startup Lab Pitch Competition. Applications are due August 21, 2026.

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1.COMPANY INFORMATION:(Required.)
2.STARTUP FUNDING ROUND:(Required.)
3.HOW MUCH HAS YOUR COMPANY RAISED, AND WHAT ARE THE SOURCES OF THOSE FUNDS?(Required.)
4.WHAT IS THE DESIRED FUNDING AMOUNT FOR YOUR CURRENT OR FUTURE RAISE?(Required.)
5.ELEVATOR PITCH: BRIEFLY DESCRIBE YOUR SOLUTION, HOW IT DIFFERENTIATES FROM OR IMPROVES UPON EXISTING APPROACHES, AND YOUR NEXT KEY MILESTONE.(Required.)
6.WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT BIGGEST CHALLENGE?(Required.)
7.HOW CAN ARMI ASSIST YOU IN ADVANCING YOUR COMPANY'S PATH TO COMMERCIALIZATION (CONSULTING SERVICES, MANUFACTURING SERVICES, ETC.)?(Required.)
8.WHAT IS THE PRODUCT'S LEAD INDICATION? (IF APPLICABLE)(Required.)
9.IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS YOUR ANTICIPATED TIMELINE TO IND?(Required.)
10.ARE THERE PARTICULAR INVESTORS OR TYPES OF INVESTORS YOU ARE LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH?(Required.)
11.PITCH DECK:(Required.)
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