LifeX Labs, Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse Collaborate on Life Sciences Accelerator
Announcing MindTrace as First Prize Winner of Spring 2021 Cohort
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PITTSBURGH, June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ LifeX Labs and Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse (PLSG) have co-sponsored a Life Sciences Accelerator. By bringing together the strengths of each organization, this new venture is yet another way both LifeX and PLSG can actively support life sciences entrepreneurs in the region. The Spring 2021 Life Sciences Accelerator program has just been completed and was an overwhelming success.
MindTrace, the first place winner, pairs 3D brain maps with measures of a neurosurgery patient s behavioral performance to simulate surgical resection plans and predict cognitive outcomes prior to the first incision. They received a package of services valued at over $50K, including legal and advisory services from Troutman Pepper, consulting service
Prince William provides multiple $50K grants to relocating businesses Prince William Science Accelerator located in Innovation Park, Prince William County welcomes its fifth tenant - Celetrix LLC.
May is Business Appreciation Month in Virginia, and the Prince William County Department of Economic Development (PWDED) is kicking off the month with the announcement of the first round of recipients of the IGNITE grant program awards.
“Our IGNITE grant program is a key to building momentum for attracting startups, innovators and entrepreneurs to Prince William County,” said Christina Winn, executive director of PWCDED. “This program has also benefited our strong existing business ecosystem as they reclaim and recover revenue lost in the pandemic.”
Christina Winn
Executive Director, Economic Development, Prince William County, Virginia
It is really designed to promote cooperation in research between the university, researchers, private industry as well as government facilities. Austin Haynes
Senior Vice President, Development, Holladay Properties
Scientists and entrepreneurs rejoice! Construction is underway for Northern Virginia’s first 30,000 square-foot commercial wet lab space. The facility will soon to be home to companies looking to enter the region’s vibrant bioeconomy.
“By bringing the Northern Virginia Bioscience Center to Innovation Park we are really setting up the next progressive stage for expansion and collaboration
,” said Christina Winn, Executive Director, Prince William County Department of Economic Development. “Business owners need access to new ideas, new people and new technology, and George Mason University (G