Massachusetts’ dynamic life sciences innovation ecosystem thrives on transformative science and powerful partnerships.  

MassBio convenes, connects, and catalyzes the innovation ecosystem, serving as a platform to source, accelerate, partner, and fund innovation. 

Through our various programs, MassBio creates unique opportunities for meaningful connections with key opinion leaders and subject matter experts on a diverse set of topics including academic-industry collaborations, start-ups, partnering, and capital.

Contact Gauri Nair for more information about our suite of offerings.

Align Summit 2023

On April 26, MassBio will host its first partnering conference, connecting investors with the brightest and best entrepreneurial start ups and small companies in the life sciences. With insights from McKinsey & Company, the day will include keynotes, panel discussions, and 20 pitches from innovative seed/series A biotech, healthtech, and medtech companies.  Attendees will have the opportunity to set up their own 1:1 partnering meetings throughout the day with the powerful Jujama app.

Learn more about the 20 start ups that will be pitching and review the compendium that encapsulates the day and the participants.

Partnering / Pharma Days®

Through unrivaled partnering events, MassBio connects biopharma, medical device, and digital health companies with groundbreaking science or emerging startups for potential collaboration opportunities while helping to grow their brand visibility across MassBio’s robust innovation networks.  

Since 2010, MassBio has facilitated more than 1,000 connections between emerging entrepreneurs and established biopharmaceutical companies through Pharma Days® and other partnering initiatives. Recent Partnering Days hosts include: Sanofi, Daiichi Sankyo, Otsuka, Eli Lilly, Baxter, and more.

If you are a company interested in sponsoring a Pharma Day, please reach out to our VP of Innovation Services, Gauri Nair.

If you are an early-stage company or academic interested in participating in partnering, licensing, and M&A opportunities, learn more about our upcoming Partnering or Pharma Day events, check out open calls for 1:1 meetings below, or contact Caroline Pepek for more information.