In recent years, the growing need for innovation in the health sector has led to the emergence of new models for attracting teams and ideas.
In recent years, the growing need for innovation in the health sector has led to the emergence of new models for attracting teams and ideas. Accelerators and incubators now play a crucial role in transforming innovative ideas into scalable health startups. This article introduces two globally successful examples that can serve as models for the Iranian ecosystem.
IndieBio, one of the world’s most famous life sciences accelerators based in San Francisco and New York, supports biotechnology teams from idea to launch. This accelerator provides seed funding, lab space, business mentorship, and access to investors in just four months. IndieBio has been successful in turning scientific talent into successful entrepreneurs by bridging the gap between academia and industry.
Key to their success is their model of rapid validation of ideas and a strong support system to build business models around scientific inventions.
JLABS, a Johnson & Johnson Innovation initiative, operates in several countries and is dedicated to supporting health startups without taking equity. This model allows startups to access state-of-the-art laboratories, regulatory guidance, and mentoring without losing ownership.
JLABS helps startups move faster from research to commercialization, especially in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and digital health, and it has launched many globally successful startups through partnerships with the parent company.
These examples show that effective support and clear structures can attract quality ideas and strong teams. By localizing such models and building national health accelerators, countries like Iran can create a sustainable innovation ecosystem.
