One Nucleus is excited to announce the Boston Bootcamp 2026, an opportunity for ambitious life science companies to immerse themselves in Boston’s globally renowned innovation ecosystem. Over three days, participants will explore the strategic, operational and financial landscape of the Massachusetts life sciences ecosystem through sessions with leading experts, site visits and valuable networking opportunities.

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Congratulations to the Winners of the Boston Bootcamp 2026!

The Prize Includes:
•    Participation in the 3-day bootcamp programme
•    Return Premium Economy flights LHR-BOS
•    3 nights hotel accommodation
•    Participation in pre-bootcamp preparatory sessions led by life science experts with experience of Greater Boston 
•    Delegate place at the One Nucleus Annual Awards Dinner 2026
•    Speaking role in a panel at ON Helix 2026
•    Company profile featured in ON Highlights Publication Spring/Summer 2026
•    Opportunity for BIO-Europe 2026 Company Presentation slot 

Entry Criteria
Open to incorporated entities developing novel therapeutics or platform technologies that enable novel therapeutic discovery.

*Key Dates to Note:
•    Competition Launch: 4 December 2025
•    Submission Deadline: 6 February 2026 17:00 hrs UK time
•    Perfect Your Pitch Session: w/c 9 February 2026
•    Final Presentation Session (online): w/c 23 February 2026
•    Winners Announced: by 2 March 2026
•    One Nucleus Awards Dinner: 19 March 2026
•    Pre-bootcamp activities in April – dates tbc
•    Trip to Boston: 27-30 April
•    ON Helix Panel Discussion: 9 July 2026.
*Provisional

Provisional Programme in Boston

Monday, 27 April – Travel to Boston
•    16:50 – Depart LHR 
•    19:35 – Arrive Boston
Tuesday, 28 April – Operating in MA/US
•    10:00–12:00 – Intro to Massachusetts life science ecosystem with BioMed Realty and MassBio
•    12:00–13:30 – Networking Lunch 
•    13:30–15:00 – De-risking US Market Entry with Tunnell Consulting
•    15:00–18:00 – Non-dilutive funding & global partnering with Eva Garland and Life Science Nation
•    Evening – Networking at One Milestone
Wednesday, 29 April – MA–UK Translational Science
•    09:00–12:00 – Financing & IP for investment with Gunderson Dettmer, Taylor Wessing, Wolf Greenfield and Mewburn Ellis
•    14:00–17:00 – Translational Research, FDA and US Innovation Policy with Orrick
•    Evening – Networking reception TBC
Thursday, 30 April – Life Science Partnering & Investor Forum
•    09:00–12:00 – Innovation and collaboration showcase with leading UK and MA institutes
•    14:00–17:00 – UK and MA company pitches (seed to Series A)
•    21:25 – Depart BOS 

How to Apply:

We are no longer accepting entries for this year.

For enquiries or additional information, contact [email protected].