Nucleate Activator - UT San Antonio Info Session

UT San Antonio Main Campus - Biotechnology Sciences and Engineering Building 2.102Build the next biotech company. Interested in turning cutting-edge research into a startup, or joining a team working to bring new science out of the lab? Join us for a virtual info session to learn about the Activator Program — Nucleate’s free, equity-free accelerator supporting early-stage biotech and ecotech ventures. The Activator brings together scientists, clinicians, engineers and business talent to form teams, develop emerging technologies and build new ventures across areas including therapeutics, diagnostics, medtech, synthetic biology, agriculture, food, climate and sustainability. Two ways to join INVENTORSBring your research, technology or early-stage venture. The Activator will help you build a team, develop your commercial strategy and take the first steps towards translating your idea into a company. CONTRIBUTORSDon’t have a technology of your own? Bring your scientific, technical or business expertise and join an inventor team through Nucleate’s team-matching process. PhDs · Postdocs · MDs · MBAs · Researchers · Engineers · Builders At this session, you’ll learn: What the Activator Program is and how it works Who can apply and how teams are selected How to get involved as an Inventor or Contributor What to expect during the program How Nucleate’s mentors, advisors, and biotech network can help bring your ideas to life How to apply for the 2027 Nucleate Texas Activator You’ll also have the opportunity to meet the Nucleate San Antonio team and ask questions about the program and application process. Nucleate has supported 800+ venture teams globally, whose alumni have collectively raised more than $650 million to develop technologies spanning therapeutics, diagnostics, drug discovery, biomanufacturing and beyond. Applications are now open and reviewed on a rolling basis.Application Deadline: October 20th, 2026 About the Host: Nucleate is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of biotech leaders. With chapters spanning 41 geographic regions and participation from over 280 academic institutions, Nucleate sparks new intellectual communities and embeds emerging talent within a global biotech community. Through open-access educational programming, Nucleate helps democratize biotech innovation — removing barriers and helping founders concentrate on building transformational technologies. Visit www.nucleate.org for more information, and visit https://nucleate.org/privacy-policy/ to read our privacy policy. We want to thank our HQ supporters for championing our open-access mission and empowering the next generation of biotech entrepreneurs!: https://nucleate.org/sponsors/