2023 Bristol Myers Squibb
Golden Ticket Contest
Bristol Myers Squibb is sponsoring a contest to award up to three Golden Tickets at BioLabs@NYULangone. Each Golden Ticket provides one year of fully paid individual laboratory bench space and membership at BioLabs@NYULangone, a fully equipped, laboratory-based incubator in Manhattan with facilities, support and equipment designed to accelerate early-stage startups in the life sciences and biopharma spaces.
The deadline for applications is Thursday, December 28, 2023.
The Benefits
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Access to 50,000 square feet of shared lab and office space
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An unparallel suite of equipment & support
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Access to a diverse scientific community
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Opportunity to benefit from a unique tax-free zone for payroll & sales tax
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Opportunity to work & build your team in the vibrant and connected neighborhoods of Soho and Hudson Square in NYC
Eligibility Snapshot
Only the companies meeting the following criteria are eligible to receive the award:
Therapeutic Focus Area
Solid tumors
Hematology
Cardiovascular
Immunology
Neuroscience
Fibrosis
Cell therapy
Digital health
Research technologies
Novel target identification
Drug delivery
Drug discovery technology platforms
Translational R&D and medicine
Company Features
US for-profit corporate entity
Less than $20 million USD raised
Less than $2 million USD in revenue
Submission of completed application
The Process
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BMS will review all applications submitted by
December 28, 2023
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A subset of applicants will be identified by the contest judges
January 2024
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Finalists will present their company & scientific concept at a virtual pitch showcase in February 2024
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Up to 3 awards will be granted to the companies that best meet the criteria
Good luck!
How to Apply
The official rules for this contest cover eligibility, the application process, judging criteria, award details, conditions, and various warrants and limitations.
The official rules can be found here.
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Unmet medical, market, and/or technological needs
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Solution with differentiating features clearly highlighted
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The scientific principle underlying the solution
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Key data supporting the scientific principle or data indicating proof-of-concept
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Overview of the business case
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Overview of intellectual property and publications
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Highlights of the team members and their expertise
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Roadmap, including timeframe and growth plan, for use of the Golden Ticket award and the work that will be conducted at BioLabs@NYULangone
Application Submission
Submit applications using the application form
The submission form requires the following:
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Company Name
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Research or Therapeutic Focus Area
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Company Type
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Location of Current Operations
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Main Contact Details
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Cumulative Funding Received
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Cumulative Revenue (if applicable)
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Description of Team
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Non-Confidential Description of Research
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Pitch Upload (PDFs up to 16MB)
Contact Us
Any questions or comments regarding this contest can be directed to:
Questions and request for information about BioLabs@NYULangone facilities and services can be directed to:
