AlphaLab, powered by Innovation Works, exists to accelerate high-growth startups on their journey from vision to business. Our mission is to empower founders with the resources, mentorship, and community they need to overcome obstacles, validate their market fit, and gain traction with investors. With specialized tracks in software, hardware, health, and robotics, AlphaLab helps startups […]
Join Life Science Cares Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Department of Commerce, and BioBuzz for Bases & Breakthroughs, a summer celebration uniting our region’s life sciences community for a great cause. We’ll kick things off with a pregame celebration at the Navy Yard, where guests can network, enjoy food and drinks, and soak in the fresh air […]
LSPA partners with experts at KPMG to provide members a timely and relevant series for financial planning and operations. In this session, Kenneth Kim, KPMG and Jason Given, KPMG, will provide an update on the current economic outlook and discuss the evolving trade landscape and it’s impacts to the life sciences industry. Moderator: Amanda Haffey, International Tax Partner, […]
Join the next session of The Art of Fundraising and hear from Jonathan Steckbeck, MBA, PhD, CEO & Founder, Peptilogics and Nick Pachuda, DPM, Chief Operating Officer, Peptilogics. They will share insights on what it takes to raise capital in a challenging environment. Learn the best practices and lessons learned from our experts.Moderated by: Barb Carlin, […]
The Life Sciences Center is open for member use! Join us on Thursday, July 31, 2025 for coffee and networking at our Open House in our offices.
A free, 3 month immersive program for early-stage ventures commercializing technology in digital health, medical devices, or therapeutics. The LifeX Accelerator is a virtual, cohort-based program built for early-stage life science startups. We provide expert guidance, peer support, and investor insight to help you refine your strategy, close knowledge gaps, and accelerate toward commercialization. Specialized […]
The Project Onramp Celebration honors the low-income, first-generation college students who participated in paid internships through our life sciences industry partners. This evening highlights the impact of creating career pathways for underrepresented students and recognizes the companies and mentors who helped make it happen. Event questions and inquiries? Email Cait at cait@lifesciencecares.org
Find out how the government’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs can provide a source of R&D funding between the initial development of your innovative idea and proof that it has potential in the marketplace. The two programs make over $4 billion in high-risk, non-dilutive capital available to innovative […]
Looking to get more involved with Life Sciences PA? Making the Most of Your Membership is an interactive, roundtable discussion where Life Sciences PA members can learn more about their membership, their member benefits and the best ways to engage.
Join us in King of Prussia to hear from a dynamic panel of life sciences industry experts. Bring questions to this interactive panel, enjoy cocktails and take advantage of networking with industry leaders. Prepare for Life Sciences Future and hear from a panel of leaders who have raised capital and visibility for their startup companies. […]
Join us at Philadelphia Country Club for an exclusive All C Suite Breakfast featuring the strategic partnership between Ligand Pharmaceuticals - alongside a syndicate of co-investors - to support Castle Creek Biosciences' Phase 3 clinical study in dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB). Hear about this royalty financing and how the right investment and collaboration can accelerate […]
Join us for our Second Annual Inspire Hope Golf Outing Presented by Eigen X! Lovingly referred to as IHGO (eye-go), we are so excited to reimagine our tournament to include a boxed lunch, 1pm shotgun start, scramble format – with a fun banquet to follow! Join us for golf, BBQ, and a fun way to […]
