The application process will begin in February and run through mid-April.  A short application can be accessed directly through this website.  The Selection Process will unfold as follows:

• Immediately following the close of the Application Period, the Selection Committee will examine the full basket of applications for appropriateness for the BIO/Plan Competition.  Factors such as the following will be considered:
• opportunity/concept falls within the life sciences sector, as defined in the description of an Ideal Candidate;
• correct stage of development;
• technology/opportunity will serve either as the basis for the formation of a free-standing corporate entity or provide a significant partnering opportunity that will be attractive to a larger corporate partner;
• the basic credentials of the applicant(s) relative to the goals of the BIO/Plan Competition (primarily, an obvious aptitude for or experience in the  formation and promotion of commercializable products or services) are demonstrated; and,
• one or more individuals are identified who will take primary responsibility as the Principal(s) for developing the opportunity during the mentoring process.
• The Selection Committee will review the applications and select the final 8 to 10 applicants who will be admitted into the BIO/Plan Competition as Selected Opportunities.  This process should be completed by the middle of May.

All applicants will be notified immediately of the selection results and those Selected Opportunities that are selected to compete will be given further instructions regarding their continuing participation in the BIO/Plan Competition, including the contact information for their assigned Mentors as the mentoring process will commence immediately.

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