The Innovation Catalyst Committee is a committee of experts composed of current and past executives including and not limits to CEO’s, CFO’s, BD’s, Regulatory and VC’s and Non equity dilutive funding experts. This network of mentors and peers offers expert advice to help our emerging and growth stage companies assist in their success.
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Since 1999, The SoCalBio Annual Investor & Partnership Conference has showcased over 700+ Startup
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With over $24B in follow-on equity being contributed to our local innovation ecosystem through our Annual Conference.
Upcoming Innovation Sessions
Connect with experienced life science leaders for networking, funding guidance, investor engagement tips, and strategic growth opportunities.
June
Applications Open
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Companies Screening Sessions:
Held every second to last Thursday
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SoCalBio Annual Investor and Partnership Conference
Innovation Catalyst Committee, Guidance Backed By Experts
Connect with experienced life science leaders for networking, funding guidance, investor access, and strategic growth opportunities.
Screening Committee
The Innovation Catalyst offers prominent visibility at key conferences and media, access to healthcare investors, stakeholders, and decision-makers, a network of mentors and peers, and participation in a tailored virtual curriculum.
Program Benefit
Companies will have access to corporate executives, investors, providers, payers, FDA, NIH, DoD, and other stakeholders. Companies receive one complimentary registration to the SoCalBio Annual Investor and Partnership Conference in May of every year. All selected companies will receive a complimentary SoCalBio membership for one year.
Annual Investor Conference
Every year, we select thirty companies through our Innovation Catalyst Committee that are showcased gratis . This endeavor highlights our continuing commitment and dedication to being a publicly spirited organization.
2024 Cohort
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Join a dynamic network of innovative companies and industry visionaries. Our dedicated team is eager to guide you every step of the way. At SoCalBio, we’re dedicated to supporting your mission of delivering hope and solutions to patients. Together, we can make a real difference!
Gary S. Lazar, MD is Co-chair of the Innovation Catalyst Committee of SoCalBio. Gary is a medical oncologist who spent his practice life at UCLA. He has spent the last 30 years in various roles in medical startups, including 10 years in the venture capital business. Prior to joining the investment business, he was an entrepreneur and a senior executive at a NASDAQ-listed company in healthcare services.