Helping founders find community and connections
This DRIVe (Division of Research, Innovation, and Ventures) initiative is part of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) in the HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR). DRIVe’s mission is transforming Health Security by accelerating the research, development, and availability of transformative countermeasures to protect Americans from natural and intentional health security threats.
Our team searches for groundbreaking healthcare firsts by or for women. When we find them we put our money and muscle to work to get them to outcomes like our own.
Learn more →Comprehensive 12-week, cohort-based, sector-focused accelerator for science startups. Working in collaboration with the Biomedical Research and Development Authority (BARDA), the first WheelsUP cohort will accelerate the ability of entrepreneurs to scale disruptive biotechnology and health security solutions.
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