LAUNCH x BioTech
We are the first step for early-stage life science students toward purpose-driven entrepreneurship, even before they have an idea.
Frequently asked questions
Our programs are designed for senior Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students in the life sciences across the Rhein-Main region — including Mainz, Darmstadt, and Frankfurt. Some programs are also open to early-career postdocs.
Not at all. We believe the pioneer mindset — the courage to take risks for something meaningful — is not just for startups. It is just as important in academia, in industry, in policy. It matters anywhere someone dares to challenge the status quo and build something better.
We come before incubators. While downstream players assume you already have a startup idea, we focus on helping you find your why. We are here to inspire purpose, build mindset, and provide early exposure and exploration— especially for students still in academia.
No. Our programs are built for students before they have a startup idea. We focus on the first step, including purpose, mindset, and exploration.
We use “biotech” and “bioentrepreneurship” in the broadest sense — spanning synthetic biology, diagnostics, medtech, bioinformatics, industrial biotech, agtech, and more. It’s about using life sciences to build real-world solutions that matter.
No. All our programs are currently free for selected participants.
