Neighborhood has a comprehensive set of offerings to meet your unique needs, including tailored mentoring and advisory services for biotech and medtech startups. We complement the services offered by VCLS, both in Europe and the US.
Among the numerous programs we’ve designed to support early-stage health tech startups, our annual Boston Soft Landing is a cornerstone offering. Hear what VCLS executives think about the Soft Landing:
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Full Incubation
Mentoring: Face-to-face meetings with our experienced consultants.
Networking: Selected speakers from our network visit regularly to share their knowledge.
Investing: Regular interactions with managing partners from private equity firms to build your equity story.
Facilities: Access to our cozy office spaces, meeting rooms, amphitheatre, and dining areas.
Training Day
For institutions and partner organizations
Plenary Session: We select an expert VCLS consultant to provide a focused, two-hour morning session on the topic of the day.
Workshops: Using our consultant’s broad expertise, we plan an afternoon of customized, individual sessions to meet your specific needs.
Networking: We invite participants to our networking events, facilitating knowledge sharing and enriching the overall level of interaction.
Mentoring Sessions
Mentoring: We provide a series of three, two-hour, face-to-face sessions with our experienced consultants to discuss and refine your unique project.
Soft Landing
From EU to US: Three days in Boston to better understand Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements and how to access the US market
From US to EU: Four days in Paris to better understand the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and its notified bodies, as well as how to access the EU market
Our development programs
Our development programs are customized based on the individual needs of each startup, taking into account critical factors including the type of product being developed and the stage of the development, to maximize the odds of success. Each program is composed of several mentoring sessions.
Medtech Program
We guide you through the development of your digital health technology, software as a medical device (SaMD), in vitro diagnostics (IVD)/companion diagnostics (CDx), delivery system, or other medical device – from product classification under the new MDR, to your clinical plan and post-market surveillance.
Medtech ProgramBiotech Program
We guide you through the development of your small molecule, biologic, or advanced therapy medicinal product (ATMP), finetuning your development plan and go-to-market strategy. For ATMPs, we help you move from bench to bedside, including product characterization, sterility assessment and value demonstration to payers.
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Join us, we offer you an extraordinary chance to learn, develop and be part of an exciting experience, supported by a knowledgeable team.
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