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🚀 Opportunity: Nucleate Canada – Activator Program
OpportunityAre you a graduate student or academic trainee eager to turn your research into a startup? The Nucleate Canada Activator Program is now accepting applications for its 2025 cohort!
About the Program
Nucleate is a student-led, non-profit organization that empowers the next generation of biotech leaders. The Activator program supports academic trainees in transforming innovative research into real-world ventures in life sciences, sustainability, food, and agriculture.
Program Highlights
- 💡 Free to participate – no equity or fees
- 👩🏫 Mentorship from experienced industry leaders
- 🧠 Educational workshops and one-on-one guidance
- 💼 Investor introductions and networking opportunities
- ⚙️ Flexible structure – no forced incorporation
Who Can Apply
Open to Post-docs, PhDs, MBAs, MDs, JDs, MScs, and PharmDs across Canada. You can apply either with an idea (as an inventor), or without an idea and join a team as a scientific, business, or clinical contributor.
Tracks Available
Bio Track: Therapeutics, diagnostics, and tools
Eco Track: Food & agriculture, chemicals & energy, and consumer products
Application Deadline: October 20, 2025
Apply Here: apply.nucleate.org
Questions: canada@nucleate.org
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