From Idea to  Venture
OpenBio Explore, in partnership with Nucleate Dojo, seeks to propel Harvard undergraduates' bio-related passions from ideation to impact. Our mission is to enhance exposure and streamline the pathway for these emerging innovators, providing them with the necessary knowledge bases and platforms.
The Program

In collaboration with Nucleate Dojo, OpenBio has launched the first in-person iteration of Explore, a 6-week bio venture series for undergraduates. This program combines seminars and hands-on experiences to guide students through the bio research + venture creation process, turning ideas into tangible ventures.
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Explore introduces students to the biotech landscape, highlighting distinctions between biomedical and techbio companies. Participants learn about the role of Tech Transfer Offices in intellectual property commercialization, key industry considerations, and the responsibilities of scientific and executive co-founders. Additionally, the program covers venture capital strategies, including equity and fundraising, preparing students to enter the biotech field with the tools to succeed.

Our Speakers
Harvard GRID
The Harvard Grid champions entrepreneurship and the commercial deployment of cutting-edge research— advancing technology-driven solutions that can change the world.
Jake Becraft
Co-founder and CEO of Strand Therapeutics
Pamela Silver
Elliot T and Onie H Adams Professor of Biochemistry and Systems Biology at Harvard Medical School
David Scadden
Gerald and Darlene Jordan Professor of Medicine at Harvard University; Founder and Director of the Center for Regenerative Medicine at the Massachusetts General Hospital
Alec Nielsen
Co-founder, CEO of Asimov
Tony Kulesa
Principal and Co-founder of Petri
Projects
Towards A Binary Classification Algorithm for the Prediction of Alzheimer’s Disease
Aneesh Mazumdar
Utilizing Machine Learning Techniques To Identify Cilia and Cilia Attributes in Postmortem Tissue Samples
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