About Drive
Since launching in 2022, Drive has supported 49 early-stage companies that have raised $64 million in funding and created nearly 100 jobs after completing the program. To further extend our impact on the global emerging biotech ecosystem, at a time when it is needed more than ever, Drive is now nationally focused. Fueled initially by MassBio and SCbio, Drive is building an interconnected network of resources between ecosystems to support emerging companies. With this expansion, Drive is able to increase the number of participating companies for each cohort, expand the scientific focus areas, and enable more ground-breaking science to reach patients.
During each 8-week hybrid program, Drive startups receive:
- Six industry-specific curriculum modules led by experts.
- Weekly sessions with a team of mentors tailored to meet your needs.
- Networking opportunities and industry connections throughout each cohort session, leading up to in-person Demo Days in Charleston and Boston.
Drive does not take any equity from the companies we support. Our program is free to all participants.
Drive application now open until June 20!
MassBio is the driving force behind Massachusetts’ life sciences ecosystem. We support innovation and industry growth by offering best-in-class resources to over 1,800 member organizations at all stages of the biopharma lifecycle.
SCbio is the definitive, unifying leader in South Carolina’s life sciences sector, fostering authentic collaboration and innovation across academia, startups, government and established enterprises. As a member-driven economic development organization, SCbio represents more than 1,000 organizations employing more than 87,000 professionals. Our members are unified by a mission to positively impact humanity through science across the ecosystem of advanced and specialty manufacturing; digital health and the data frontier; and cutting-edge health specializations.
Get Involved
Drive invites industry professionals and students to support life science startups through mentoring, volunteering as analysts, or providing resources like consulting and technology access.
Meet our Partners
Our partners are experts in areas like drug development, business, legal strategy, and fundraising and provide critical resources, funding, and guidance to help startups thrive in the life sciences industry.
Past Drive Demo Days
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