LifeX Launchpad Powering your path to market with smarter strategies that save time and capital.
Chart the Course to Commercial Success
Bringing a life science innovation to market is challenging. Tight timelines, limited resources, and gaps in expertise can derail even the most promising startups. Too many founders burn through precious time and money trying to navigate these complexities alone.
LifeX Launchpad provides a customized, strategic roadmap tailored to each company’s unique needs. By engaging seasoned domain experts early, we help founders build balanced teams, close critical gaps, and prioritize the milestones that matter most. The result: accelerated development, smarter use of capital, and greater confidence on the path to commercialization.
A Streamlined Process Designed to Drive Success
Pinpoint &
Resolve Critical Gaps
Identify key challenges and implement actionable solutions.
Deliver Hands-on Strategic
& Operational Support
Tailored roadmap aligned with your commercial, clinical, and regulatory needs through expert guidance.
Fast-tracks Commercialization
Build momentum with a clear roadmap, expert execution, and essential resources.
Pinpoint & Resolve Critical Gap
Identify key challenges and implement actionable solutions.
Deliver Hands-on Strategic & Operational Support
Tailored roadmap aligned with your commercial, clinical, and regulatory needs through expert guidance.
Fast-tracks Commercialization
Build momentum with a clear roadmap, expert execution, and essential resources.
Proof In Action:
LifeX Launchpad Targets Startups’ Most Critical Needs
We provide tailored support in key areas.
Fundraising &
Capital Planning
- Develop a diversified capital strategy using both dilutive and non-dilutive funding.
- Build investor-ready financial projections with clear, fundable milestones.
Go-to-Market Strategy
- Develop targeted launch strategies that align product value, stakeholder incentives, and real-world adoption dynamics.
Regulatory & Compliance
- Navigate the complex regulatory landscape with expert-led strategies for FDA approval and clinical validation.
Healthcare Economics & Reimbursement
- Establish a compelling economic value proposition and reimbursement pathways for key stakeholders.
Proof In Action:
Exclusive Access to a Curated Network of Experts
Launchpad connects startups with top industry professionals.
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Healthcare Advisors
Clinicians, hospital administrators, and biotech executives from top institutions.
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Regulatory Experts
Leaders with FDA submission experience.
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Reimbursement Strategists
Specialists in CMS, private payer negotiations, and market access.
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Fundraising Advisors
VC partners, angel investors, and corporate venture strategists offering pitch readiness feedback.
Why Launchpad? A Unique Approach to Startup Acceleration
LifeX Launchpad delivers a suite of services designed to
- Identify and address critical gaps tailored to your startup’s needs.
- Provide a streamlined playbook with expert-led guidance
- Accelerate access to resources and capital to drive progress
How it Works
Investment Readiness Assessment
- Pinpoint critical gaps that could hinder your next funding round.
Customized Project Plan
- Develop a tailored support strategy to address key challenges.
Hands-On Support
Delivered Through:
- One-on-one support from fractional expert team.
- Crucial services from vetted partners at discounted rates.
- Project execution support from commercialization associates.
Fee Structure
- Deliverable based fee/equity compensation structure
Ready to Launch Smarter
The sooner you align resources and strategy, the faster you can reach the milestones that matter. Join a growing community of life science innovators building companies the smart way.
Participation requires a referral from LifeX Accelerator, LifeX Ventures, or a recommendation from an investor or partner.
Who Should Apply?
LifeX Launchpad is designed for startups in digital health, medical devices, diagnostics, and therapeutics that have validated their business case through I-Corps, LifeX Accelerator, or similar programs. Ideal candidates:
- Are preparing for pre-seed/seed funding, pilot launch, or key traction milestones.
- Have a validated product-market fit with a clear value proposition.
- Understand market demand and competitive positioning.
- Have completed initial technology design (not in conceptual development).
- Are committed to bringing their technology to market.
Powering Launchpad: The Experts Behind Your Startup’s Success
LifeX Launchpad is powered by a team of experienced operators, not just advisors. We connect startups with mentors who have firsthand experience raising venture funding, navigating regulatory challenges, and scaling life sciences companies.
In addition to our full-time team, LifeX has a vast network of industry experts, seasoned advisors, and strategic partners who provide startups with the insights, connections, and resources they need to succeed.
Testimonials What Our Clients Say About LifeX
The LifeX Accelerator Program provided a wealth of information. The connections we made as a participating company have fueled the growth of a stronger team and moved us closer to clinical milestones.
Sam Rothstein, Ph.D
CEO and Co-Founder, Duo Oncology
What I liked most about the program was probably the opportunity to participate alongside other companies and CEOs. I learned just as much from watching my peers as I did from my mentors. The program helped me put a lot of things in perspective not only with specifics pertaining to Humotech but also for biotech startups in general. Another element I really appreciated was how personalized the support was from my mentors.
John Mangual
Humotech
Having an ecosystem in which you can try, fail, practice and learn has given me the opportunity to not only hone our strategy as a business, reducing those unknowns, but also grow as a founder.
CEO
Moss Health
We just finished up the LifeX Accelerator program and looking back at where we've come from, where we started, we can really see the growth and the development of our company just through all the sessions, how they've walked us through all the important pieces of developing a life sciences company.
CEO
D.Sole
LifeX has been an invaluable partner in our journey. The mentorship, networking opportunities, and resources provided have accelerated our progress significantly. The support system here is truly exceptional.
CEO
BioEvanesce
LifeX has played a crucial role in our startup’s growth. The team’s insights, connections, and unwavering support have made a tangible difference in our trajectory. We highly recommend LifeX to any early-stage startup.
CEO
Netramind
It (the LifeX Accelerator) was really wonderful opportunity for us and probably the biggest thing that we got out of it was really getting connected to the network in Pittsburgh.
CEO
Ember Sleep
