Your Pathway to Accelerating Early-Stage Biotech Innovation
ASCENT is DIA’s integrated platform that guides emerging biotech and techbio leaders through early scientific, regulatory, operational, fundraising, and post-funding execution challenges.
Access curated learning, expert insights, and community connections that can accelerate your development.
Who is ASCENT FOR
Designed for Early Biotech & Techbio Innovators
- - Looking for investor access
- - Clarifying scientific or translational strategy
- - Designing regulatory pathway
- - Seeking expert feedback
- - Connecting with service providers who can support your development
1. LIFT Series
Your starting point for practical learning, expert access, and curated visibility. Includes the LIFT Masterclass and pitch-focused programming at DIA Europe and DIA Global to refine strategy, strengthen narrative, and connect with funders.
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2. Summit Retreat (Invite-Only)
A high-touch convening for leaders ready to elevate strategic relationships. The ASCENT Summit gathers founders, investors, regulators, and partners for deep discussions and meaningful connections.
3. Apex Labs: Community & Mentoring
A sustained peer community offering founder groups, expert mentorship, workshops, AMAs, and shared tools.
4. Pathway Series: Regulatory Navigation
Custom training and advisory sessions to help startups understand and plan for regulatory expectations.
A Platform Built on DIA’s Global Convening Power
DIA has long been a trusted, neutral space where science, regulation, and industry collaborate. ASCENT extends that mission to early innovators—bridging translational gaps and accelerating progress.
Differentiators:
- - Neutral, non-commercial environment
- - Cross-functional expertise, not investor-only
- - Global network spanning regulators, R&D, VCs, academia, and industry
- - Multiple entry points for entrepreneurs at any stage