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SUMMARY:MBI Spark Spring 2026 Graduation
DESCRIPTION:Join MBI in celebrating the achievements of our amazing mentorship grads! Don’t miss out on the chance to connect with fellow attendees and enjoy a memorable afternoon. Learn more about the Spark program here.  \nMeet our Spark Graduates: \n\n\nZoe Watson & Sofia Paschenti – Microvitality \nMicrovitality has developed an ingestible capsule that collects fluid biopsies from the small intestine for direct microbiome and molecular profiling. The technology supports diagnosis and accelerates discovery and drug development for gut health. \nLinda Waller – EpiGo \nEpiGo has developed a patented compact epinephrine injector and has early proof-of-concept prototypes. \nGriffin Kane – NanoVax Therapeutics \nNanoVax Therapeutics is an early-stage company developing nanoparticle-based cancer vaccines. They are a spin out from UMass Amherst\, operating in labs at UMass Chan Medical School. \nYang Shen – Synchro Biotech \nSynchro Biotech is an early stage CRO providing advanced analytical services with a focus on biologics\, bioconjugate and gene therapy customers.
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/mbi-spark-spring-2026-graduation/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives\, 17 Briden Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01605\, United States
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SUMMARY:MBI Building Your Biotech Panel Discussion: Mentorship Program Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:For early-stage biotech companies: Hear from founders who leveraged the UMass Chan CCTS I-Corps and MBI SPARK programs to connect with expert guidance\, resources\, and mentorship to solve critical business challenges and take their ventures to the next level. Lunch will be provided at no cost to you. \n  \nPanel Line-Up \nOsman Bilsel: Founder & President of Microgradient Fluidics \nJeffrey Sauve: CFO\, Co-Founder & President of SauveBio \nPranay Srivastava: CEO & Founder of Neurapsyc \nMonika Chitre: Postdoctoral Assistant at UMass Chan Medical School I-Corps Program \nMarsha Rolle: Director of Advancement at MBI
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/mbi-building-your-biotech-panel-discussion-mentorship-program-opportunities/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives\, 17 Briden Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01605\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Panel Discussion,Themed Event
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SUMMARY:MBI Charge Pitch Contest
DESCRIPTION:Cheer on three MBI resident entrepreneurs who will showcase their innovative ideas in front of a panel of judges for a $15\,000 award! Network with like-minded individuals\, learn about cutting-edge technologies\, and maybe even discover the next big thing in the world of startups.
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/mbi-charge-pitch-contest/
LOCATION:MBI\, 17 Briden Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01605\, United States
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SUMMARY:MBI Spark Graduation Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:MBI’s Spark Mentorship program has just completed its third cohort – and it’s time to celebrate! Our entrepreneurs will give brief overviews of what they have been able to accomplish during their 8-weeks of mentorship and then we will raise a glass to celebrate all of their accomplishments
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/mbi-spark-graduation-networking-event/
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SUMMARY:Spark Mentorship Graduation
DESCRIPTION:Join us in an intimate setting to honor our latest Spark Program entrepreneurs and see if this free 8-week curriculum is a good fit for you! Register today!
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/spark-mentorship-graduation/
LOCATION:MBI\, 17 Briden Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01605\, United States
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SUMMARY:Beers and Peers
DESCRIPTION:Calling all innovators in Central Mass: Connect with fellow science enthusiasts & professionals in a relaxed atmosphere. Join MBI for this outdoor event complete with fall beer\, ciders & more!
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/beers-and-peers/
LOCATION:MBI\, 17 Briden Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01605\, United States
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