Drive Life Sciences

SCbio and MassBio Launch Drive Accelerator for Fall 2026 Cohorts

About Drive

Drive is an accelerator program designed to advance breakthrough science while providing opportunities to innovators from all parts of the life sciences ecosystem. Fueled initially by MassBio and SCbio, Drive is building an interconnected network of resources between ecosystems to support emerging companies. Twice a year, we support a small group of groundbreaking scientists by connecting them with business fundamentals curriculum, mentorship, industry connections and equity-free prizes, without taking anything in return.

Applications for Drive’s Fall 2026 cohort are closed.

How It Works

During each 8-week hybrid program, Drive startups receive:

Six industry-specific curriculum modules led by experts
Weekly sessions with a tailored team of mentors
Networking opportunities and industry connections throughout each cohort session, leading up to in-person Demo Days in Charleston and Boston
Drive participants will receive in-kind prizes from Premier Sponsors specific to SCbio and MassBio

Drive does not take any equity from the companies we support. Our program is free to all participants.

Applicant Qualifications

You’re eligible to apply for Drive if:

You have a high-potential therapeutic pipeline or platform with an asset, or you are using AI and/or machine learning in support of drug discovery and development.
Your startup has access to the intellectual property for your science or technology, either through a license agreement or through an option agreement to negotiate a license agreement.
Your startup has raised less than $1.5 million in dilutive capital.
You will be able to participate in all cornerstone components of the program (curriculum, weekly mentoring sessions and networking events).

Applications for Drive's Fall 2026 cohort are closed.

Mentors

Mentors play a crucial role in the success of the Drive program, offering their expertise to guide and support the emerging startups participating in the program. By volunteering as a mentor, experienced professionals can have a lasting impact, contribute to the development of groundbreaking therapies and technology, and enrich their own careers through meaningful engagement with the biotech and techbio startup community.

Impactful Contribution | Help startups take the first step.
Knowledge Sharing | Pass on insights and experiences to future biotech and techbio leaders.
Professional Development | Enhance leadership and communication skills while staying current with industry trends.
Networking | Connect with industry professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors for collaboration and opportunities.
Volunteer | Contribute to the biotech and/or techbio community by supporting the ecosystem that fostered their own success.