Chiesi is sponsoring a competition to award up to two Golden Tickets at any BioLabs site located in the US. Each Golden Ticket provides one year of fully paid individual bench space and membership at a fully equipped laboratory designed to accelerate Early-stage startup that is working on research and development of non-viral delivery technologies de-targeting the liver, ideally used for the treatment of rare diseases. Additional eligibility requirements are listed below.
Application Process
The official application process can be found below. Please read and verify your availability before submitting your application.
Golden Ticket Benefits
Eligibility Snapshot
Chiesi is looking for biotech companies working on research and development of non-viral delivery technologies de-targeting the liver, ideally used for the treatment of rare diseases with the following eligibility requirements:
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Fit of science within the realm of non-viral delivery technologies to target specific organs (avoiding liver), preference for those tested for the in vivo application of gene editing and gene therapy technologies
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Applicability of technology for addressing rare diseases with demonstrated unmet medical needs
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Pre-clinical evidence to support quality and feasibility of the technology
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Potential for platform development
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Strength of prospective clinical impact and differentiation within the competitive landscape​
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Capability to clearly define, communicate, and achieve proposed research milestones​
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Motivation and qualifications of the team supporting the technology
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Alignment with Chiesi’s mission in prioritizing sustainability, health equity, and patient care​
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Must meet BioLabs’ resident criteria​
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Readiness to move into the BioLabs lab space shortly after receiving an Award (subject to site availability)​
The Application Process
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Submit the online application by March 14, 2025
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A subset of applications will be identified as finalist by the contest judges by
March 21, 2025
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Virtual final pitch event to select winners on
April 1st, 2025
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Up to 2 awards will be granted
Good luck!
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