Our Partners

BioFab USA - Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute

BioFabUSA, a program of ARMI, is a public-private partnership with more than 200 members that represent industry, academia, government and nonprofit organizations. Understanding that the science of regenerative medicine must meet engineering, computation and measurement to enable scalable, consistent and cost-effective manufacturing, we are defining the fundamental tenets of good manufacturing processes in the biofabrication industry.

Creative Destruction Lab

CDL is a global startup program for seed-stage, science-based companies. The program employs an objectives-based mentoring process by a selected group of accomplished entrepreneurs, angel investors, economists, and scientists. CDL’s mission is to enhance the commercialization of science for the betterment of humankind.

International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science

IFATS is currently the world’s only interdisciplinary fat tissue society. They are committed to serve as the premier global incubator in the field of fat applied technology. Their objective is to create a platform where their members can collaborate actively, discuss, comment, and share information which may be directly translated to therapeutic applications.

Louisiana Economic Development

With dedicated and knowledgeable professionals committed to Louisiana’s economic future, LED strives to help businesses find the resources they need to make relocation and expansion a successful, profitable endeavor. Their mission is to cultivate jobs and economic opportunity for the people of Louisiana through nine integrated economic development strategies.

National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences

NCATS conducts research and support activities that address long-standing challenges in translational research so that new treatments and other health solutions reach people faster.

National Institute on Aging

NIA, one of the 27 Institutes and Centers of NIH, leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. NIA is the primary Federal agency supporting and conducting Alzheimer's disease and related dementias research.

National Science Foundation

The U.S. National Science Foundation is an independent federal agency that supports science and engineering in all 50 states and U.S. territories.

New Orleans BioInnovation Center

NOBIC empowers Louisiana innovators to create successful biotech businesses by providing them with access to customized commercialization services, premier facilities, and a comprehensive support network.

New Orleans Business Alliance

This organization is committed to aiding their small business owners in growing and expanding their ventures through their Small Business Ecosystem Development focus. Their goal is to prepare, attract, and retain talent that will encourage economic development in New Orleans.

Springboard Life Sciences Program

Springboard’s Life Sciences Innovation Program is for women-led life sciences companies seeking growth, funding, and connections to experts and strategic partners for product development and expansion.

U.S. Department of Defense