gBETA
IU Health Incubator
Agnostic
Investment
No investment
- Deadline
- Jan 11, 2026
- Applications
- Closed
- Location
- Indianapolis
- Duration
- 7 weeks
Applications are closed
The application window closed Jan 11, 2026. This page stays here for the record.
About this program
About the Program
The IU Health Incubator at IU LAB Pre-Accelerator powered by gener8tor is a seven-week, equity-free gBETA program for early-stage health and biotechnology startups. The program focuses on commercializing breakthrough technologies in biosciences and human health. Founders receive hands-on coaching, structured educational sessions, and access to mentors and investors. The program culminates in investor swarms and a final showcase.
Key Benefits
- One-on-one coaching with a gBETA Program Manager
- Weekly Lunch & Learns and Mentor Swarms
- Curated investor pitch meetings and alumni support
Eligibility
- Early-stage companies in biosciences, health, or biotechnology
- Founders prepared to raise capital or scale sales
- Teams able to commit 5–7 hours per week
Program Structure
- Seven-week pre-accelerator
- Weeks 1–6: team meetings, Lunch & Learns, Mentor Swarms
- Week 7: Investor Swarms and final showcase
Dates & Duration
- Program duration: 7 weeks
- Program start date: February 12th, 2026
- Program end date: April 2nd, 2026
The program is hosted at IU LAB in Indianapolis with both in-person and virtual programming components.