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Altitude Lab Winter Cohort

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Ready to transform your innovation into a funded biotech? Altitude Lab provides the strategic network, lab space, and expert mentorship you need to accelerate from concept to commercialization.

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Proven Results

Over the past 5 years, Altitude Lab companies have raised over $185 million with an 85% seed financing rate. Our track record speaks for itself.

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National Ecosystem,
Utah Anchored

Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, with national reach, we offer access to commercialization opportunities on both coasts, a robust national investor network, and comprehensive advisory support to help you build the next breakthrough biotech.

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TechBio Leadership

Backed by pioneers in techbio, we offer a premier program designed specifically for startups at the intersection of AI/ML and biology. Our affiliation with Recursion, the leader in techbio, and our national advisory network give you unparalleled access to expertise and opportunities to build intelligently.

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Founder-Driven Community

We build better together. Our founder-driven community connects you with fellow founders facing similar challenges, creating a robust network that extends far beyond your residency.

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Altitude Lab is launching its next cohort in May 2026. Each founder gains access to comprehensive resources, including day-to-day operational support, lab space, digital tools, expert mentorship, and signature annual events.

Our two-year program provides the guidance, connections, and visibility founders need to scale from idea to funded biotech company.

Laying the Foundation for Growth

Each Altitude Lab cohort begins with an onboarding process lasting 12 to 20 weeks. During this time, founders develop their roadmap, refine their pitch, pair with an advisor, and shape investor strategy.

Join our next cohort starting May 20th. Applications close in late April.

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Financial Awards

Removing Obstacles to innovation

Our program provides dreamers with the financial support they need to move forward with confidence.

Trail Angel Grant

Unmatched Support to Reach New Heights

  • 1 Year of Membership: Access to cutting-edge facilities, services, programming, and instrumentation
  • Expert Guidance: Personalized coaching from industry leaders on pitching, term sheets, and critical business challenges

Chris and Summer Gibson Fellowship

Empowering First-Time Academic Founders

  • $80,000 Stipend: Direct funding for your entrepreneurial journey
  • 1 Year of Lab and Office Space: World-class wet lab bench and co-working facilities
  • Quarterly Mentorship: Direct access to Chris Gibson, Co-Founder of Recursion
  • Discounted Resources: Deep discounts on lab reagents and consumables

$150,000 of nondilutive value to support founders in their first year building a startup.

Trail Angel Grant

Backing Science, Enabling a New Generation of Medicine

  • $100,000-$250,000 pre-seed investment
  • 12 months of lab and office space in Salt Lake City, adjacent to Recursion HQ
  • Full accelerator program with exclusive mentorship from industry leaders and access to top-tier national funds
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Additional information on application and residency can be found in our FAQ section.

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