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The Loop
LabCentral Loop is a global soft-landing program that immerses biotech startups in the Boston and Cambridge ecosystem.
Startups can develop lasting relationships with investors, pharma partners, peer CEOs, and strategic advisors through focused networking instead of one-off introductions.
The flexible program is built for partners to help their startups with U.S. market-entry exploration and cross-border collaboration without the disruptive commitment to a full relocation.
Through hands-on immersion and intentional networking, startups gain direction on building their U.S. strategy, sharpen their value propositions, and define their next steps for growth.
Biotech Startups
You need a foothold in the world's largest life sciences market without the cost, risk, or premature commitment of relocating. The Loop gives you a structured way to explore the U.S. market, build meaningful connections, and refine your strategy before deciding what's next.
Partner Organizations
Accelerators, national biotech associations, and innovation agencies can bring cohorts or delegations to Boston through a single, coordinated program instead of building U.S. programming from scratch. We make it easier to connect your startups with the right people and opportunities while you remain their trusted partner.
Sponsors & Funders
You want your investment in your country's biotech sector to translate into meaningful opportunities. The Loop connects your portfolio or constituent companies with U.S. investors, pharma partners, and commercialization pathways while providing visibility into the outcomes that matter.
Government & Trade Bodies
Your mandate is to strengthen your national life sciences sector on the global stage. LabCentral Day and Loop Week create a dedicated opportunity to showcase your delegation within the Boston ecosystem, supported by years of experience bringing international innovators together.
What You Gain from The Loop:
We work with you and your organization to customize the program to best suit your needs.
Below are examples of what we offer, and specific program selections and curation may be combined to align with your individual goals.
The Loop Programming Highlights
Biotech leaders will have access to exclusive courses led by Harvard faculty & seasoned entrepreneurs to learn the U.S. life sciences market.
Curriculum Areas (customizable):
Instruction:
Format: 24 - 40 hours total, cohorts of up to 20 companies
Delivery: Virtual or in person (in country or Cambridge, MA)
Through targeted guidance, Loop participants will strengthen their value proposition for investors, partners, and the broader U.S. market.
Each participating company is matched with up to six mentors from the LabCentral network, representing diverse expertise and backgrounds.
Structure & Scope:
Options:
The Loop program offers an up-to 90-day in-person office residency at LabCentral to foster building relationships in Cambridge, MA, and provide proximity to the innovation happening within LabCentral.
Residency Overview:
Residents gain access to:
A full-week, in-person convening that brings together international startups across the Loop program for concentrated learning, ecosystem exposure, and relationship building within the Boston life sciences community.
Timing:
Participants gain:
A jointly designed and delivered, in-person program hosted at LabCentral to spotlight partner ecosystems and their startup delegations to the U.S. life sciences community. LabCentral Day leverages LabCentral’s convening platform alongside partner leadership to create a focused moment for visibility, learning, and relationship building.
Elements may include:
LabCentral Day is configurable and tailored to each partner ecosystem.
All biotechs need a Boston strategy. Let's build one together.
The Greater Boston area is the life sciences capital of the world, with the presence, capital, and space centered here to drive progress and innovation. This life sciences cluster is unparalleled with its industry depth to unlock new partnerships and opportunities. The Loop at LabCentral takes our blueprint for success in the life sciences to expand to an international reach.
Science thrives when collaboration occurs. No one builds breakthroughs alone. Let's empower breakthroughs together, on a global scale.
Interested in learning more about the Loop at LabCentral?
Our team would love to meet you:
Rachele Ryan
Senior Director of Partnerships, Programming, & Community
