
IndieBio Fellowship
Empowering biotech entrepreneurs to innovate for human and planetary health.

Empowering biotech entrepreneurs to innovate for human and planetary health.
IndieBio is the largest biotech startup accelerator, run by SOSV, and the world's first accelerator devoted to startups using biology to solve major problems. The IndieBio Venture Fellows program selects emerging leaders in biotech entrepreneurship to work alongside IndieBio team members identifying the next generation of early-stage life sciences companies. The intensive 4-month program focuses on going from bench to product with world-class laboratory infrastructure, expert mentorship, and investor networks passionate about biotech innovation.
IndieBio focuses on supporting startups that leverage biology to address significant challenges in human and planetary health. The program aims to cultivate the next generation of biotech leaders and facilitate the development of innovative solutions in the life sciences sector.
Designed for Founders, Investors, Scouts, Researchers, Students. The program is in person. Participation is generally full time.
Biotech founders with concept-stage to early product companies; emerging leaders in biotech entrepreneurship; teams committed to biology-based solutions for human and planetary health challenges.
Application details are currently unknown.
$525,000 initial investment; access to world-class laboratory facilities; expert mentorship from experienced biotech professionals; investor network; 4-month intensive program; infrastructure and services through IndieBio SAFE; pathway to additional funding and partnerships.
The program lasts approximately 4 months.
Multiple biotech portfolio companies launching products in medical devices, diagnostics, synthetic biology, and other areas; companies advancing to Series A and beyond.
Who can apply, how people get in and whether it is open right now.
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The program has not published how to apply. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.
$525,000 initial investment includes $200,000 cash SAFE plus additional resources through IndieBio SAFE.
The program has not published how to apply. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.
The program is in person. Participation is generally full time.

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SOSV's SF/NY application form asks for company and founder information; it has not been verified as a fellowship application.
Source: Apply to SOSVIn its March 5, 2026 announcement, SOSV said its teams, support and facilities would remain in place.
Source: IndieBio renamed SOSV SF and SOSV NYGeorgia Tech listed Venture Fellow Michael W. Craige as the speaker for its February 2, 2023 IndieBio NY information session.
Source: Bio LaunchPad Seminar SeriesGeorgia Tech identified Michael W. Craige as an IndieBioNY/SOSV Venture Fellow for its February 2, 2023 seminar.
Source: Bio LaunchPad Seminar SeriesSOSV's biography body describes Philipp Sander as an IndieBio San Francisco investment analyst.
Source: Philipp Sander - SOSVSOSV's inspected biography header lists Philipp Sander with both venture fellow and associate titles.
Source: Philipp Sander - SOSVSuperscout Pro
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