Drive Life Sciences Program

Focus Areas: Emerging biotech and biomarker/diagnostic companies

Geographic Scope: Massachusetts-based (implied by MassBio focus)

Key Features:

• No equity taken from participating companies
• Free program for all participants
• Non-confidential program (do not include confidential information in application)

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet ALL of the following:

• Intellectual Property: Ownership of or access to intellectual property for science or technology through license agreement or option agreement to negotiate a license agreement
• Funding Stage: Have received less than $1.5M in equity-based funding
• Participation Commitment: Agree to participate in all cornerstone components of the program:
  • Curriculum
  • Weekly mentoring sessions
  • Networking events

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

MassBio's commitment: Drive is committed to supporting and advancing innovators from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds in the life sciences ecosystem.

Important Documents

• Participant Agreement (required)
• Code of Conduct (required)

Contact

For questions, email the program team (email address not provided in source material)

Application Process

Spring 2026 Cycle Timeline:

1. December 2: Applications open for Drive Spring 2026 Cohorts
2. January 16 @ Noon ET: Application deadline for Spring 2026 Cohorts
3. Week of February 2: Applicants notified if accepted to interview round (biotech only)
4. Week of February 16: S26 Cohort Interviews with Review Board (biotech only)
5. Week of February 23: Interviewees notified if acceptance into S26 Cohort

Required Materials

• Participant Agreement (must sign)
• Code of Conduct (must acknowledge)
• Application form (specific requirements not detailed in source material)

Important Notes

• This is a non-confidential program — do NOT include confidential information or information that could be harmful to your startup if disclosed
• Separate tracks for biotech vs. biomarker/diagnostic companies
• Interview round is biotech-focused process