BioArbor® Life Science Startup Forum
Where Michigan's Next Life Science Leaders Meet
Are you....
…ready to turn breakthrough science into real-world impact?
…considering launching a life science startup in Michigan?
…looking to plug into the region’s entrepreneurial and career opportunities?
Join us at BioArbor®
At the center of Michigan’s life sciences ecosystem, BioArbor® brings founders, researchers, investors, and industry experts together for energizing conversations, practical guidance, and the in-the-room connections that move companies and careers forward.
Who You'll Meet
- Startup teams in biotech, medtech, diagnostics, digital health, and therapeutics
- Researchers exploring translation and commercialization
- Entrepreneurs transforming discoveries into products
- Early-stage investors, strategic partners, and ecosystem builders
- Local service providers that can help with a wide range of early startup needs
Why Attend
- Build connections that matter
Meet the people who open doors in life sciences—investors, mentors, collaborators, and supporters. - Get actionable insights
Gain practical guidance you can use immediately: formation strategy, capital planning, regulatory pathways, IP essentials, clinical roadmapping, and more. - Tap into Michigan’s innovation engine
Join the community powering Michigan’s next generation of venture-backed life science companies.
Upcoming BioArbor® Events
Date: Wed., Nov. 4, 2026 | 5:00-7:00 PM
Location: Plymouth Green Innovation Community | 3600 Green Court, Ann Arbor
Speaker: Jerry Culp, Co-Founder, Transcendent Technologies
The Leadership Factor: Why Great Teams Make or Break Great Companies
Innovation may create opportunity, but leadership and execution determine success. Join Jerry Culp, Co-Founder of Transcendent Technologies and former Stryker executive, for an engaging discussion on what it takes to build and lead successful technology-driven organizations. Drawing on his experience developing new businesses, leading multidisciplinary teams, and advancing breakthrough technologies, Jerry will explore the critical decisions surrounding talent, leadership, organizational culture, and growth -and why getting the people equation right can be a company's greatest competitive advantage.
Date: Wed., Dec. 9, 2026 | 5:00-7:00 PM
Location: Plymouth Green Innovation Community | 3600 Green Court, Ann Arbor
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