Successful Models for Idea and Team Attraction in the Health Sector
 

In recent years, innovative models for attracting ideas and forming teams have significantly evolved in the health industry. These models aim to facilitate the transformation of creative ideas into scalable startups, playing a vital role in the innovation ecosystem. Two of the most successful global examples are IndieBio and JLABS.

IndieBio, one of the world’s leading life sciences accelerators, supports scientific teams by providing seed funding, laboratory space, and expert mentoring. It helps transform early-stage biotech ideas into market-ready products within just a few months. By bridging the gap between academia and industry, IndieBio has fostered hundreds of successful startups through its fast-track commercialization model.

JLABS, a division of Johnson & Johnson Innovation, offers state-of-the-art lab facilities, regulatory guidance, and investor access to early-stage health startups—without taking equity. This model empowers entrepreneurs in fields such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and digital health to innovate freely while retaining ownership of their companies. The emphasis on non-dilutive support has led to the emergence of several globally recognized startups.

Adapting these models in Iran could accelerate the development of the local health innovation ecosystem and promote the commercialization of medical and pharmaceutical technologies. Establishing local accelerators inspired by IndieBio and JLABS offers a valuable opportunity to support groundbreaking ideas and strong entrepreneurial teams.