• Where entrepreneurs come first

    Welcome to Life Science Washington Entrepreneurship and Venture Services. We assist life science researchers, entrepreneurs, and companies in bridging the gap between discovery and commercialization.

  • WIN- Washington Innovation Network

    The WIN Mentoring Program is a milestone-focused program in which entrepreneurs of early-stage life science ventures are matched with an all-start team of seasoned volunteer mentors. To learn more, visit the WIN program page.

  • Startup Assistance Consulting

    Do you have an idea you are looking to grow? Are you ready to take your business to the next step?

    We offer pro-bono consultation services to life science companies to help develop the Washington life science entrepreneurial community. Learn more and request your consult on the Startup Consulting Page.

Life Science Washington Entrepreneurship and Venture Services was chartered out of Life Science Washington to help support and develop the entrepreneurial community. Life Science Washington offers additional advocacy, collaboration and resources.

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Recent News Stories

  • Talus Bio Awarded the LSW Institute 2025 Entrepreneurial Achievement Award

    Life Science Washington and Life Science Washington Institute is proud to share that Alex Federation, PhD, and Lindsay Pino, PhD, co-founders of Talus Bio, were recognized as the recipients of the 2025 Entrepreneurial Achievement Award at last week’s Life Sciences Leadership Gala. Launched in 2020, and presented by Perkins Coie, this award honors founding leaders […]

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  • LSW Institute Honors Dr. Giachetti with the 2025 Ingrid K. Ruf, PhD Mentor of the Year Award

    Life Science Washington and Life Science Washington Institute is proud to announce Dr. Cristina Giachetti, Ph.D. as the recipient of the 2025 Ingrid K. Ruf, PhD Mentor of the Year Award. Named in memory of Dr. Ingrid K. Ruf, who served as LSW Institute’s Director of Entrepreneurship from 2016 to 2019, this award celebrates her […]

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The Startup Guidebook

The Startup Guidebook includes comprehensive resources for entrepreneurs & startup companies working in Medical Devices, BioPharma, and Digital Health!

  • Flowcharts

    and step-by-step Action Items to help you build your company

  • Curated advice

    from serial entrepreneurs

  • Templates

    including frameworks for Business Plans, Pitch Decks, Customer Surveys, & More