Turn your bioinspired research into a funded startup
Out of the Lab is the first challenge to help researchers and early-stage teams build ventures from bioinspired science. We’re looking for breakthrough ideas in labs.
If you’re working on something with real-world potential, and want to take it beyond the lab, this is for you.
Turn your bioinspired research into a funded startup
The winner gets
€50,000 prize (€15,000 in cash + €35,000 in HR, business strategy and execution
Over 6 months, we’ll help you:
- Validate the market and identify early clients
- Translate research into an investable business model
- Develop your first deck (non-scientific storytelling)
- Access non-dilutive funding opportunities
- Connect with mentors and the Anima network
We co-build ventures, we don’t just advise.
The TOP 5 laureates get
Mentorship (6 months monthly-checks to tackle your strategic challenges)
Spotlight across our channels, with bespoke content created to amplify your mission
Connection to qualified introductions to top business partners
Shortcut to access to one of Anima’s program (incubation / studio / invesment)
We’re looking for:
- TRL 3 to 5: Projects with validated concepts or early-stage prototypes
- Bio-inspired approaches (function, form, or process)
- Researchers, project leads or early-stage startups ready to transition from concept to market.
- Open to applicants from any country
- Ambition to build something that scales
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