Auxilium Worcester

Yesterday, in partnership with Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI), we welcomed the inaugural cohort of the Auxilium–MBI Accelerator.

Auxilium will invest $1 million across four life science and healthcare startups as part of our commitment to supporting founders and strengthening the Central Massachusetts innovation ecosystem.

Joining the cohort are SilkMed, Predictive Healthcare, Microvitality and CPR Therapeutics. Over the next three months, these founders will participate in weekly workshops, one-on-one mentorship, strategic planning sessions, fundraising preparation, and pitch development as they work to grow and scale their companies.

A huge thank you to the partners, investors, mentors, and community members who helped make this program possible. We look forward to working with this incredible group of founders and seeing what they accomplish in the months ahead.

Read the full announcement: https://www.auxiliumworcester.com/news/auxilium-and-mbi-announce-first-accelerator-cohort-investing-1-million-across-four-life-science-and-healthcare-startups

A big thank you to everyone who showed up for the Mentor Connect event last week and supported our Innovation Studio founders!
The energy in the room was incredible and we loved seeing the thoughtful feedback, questions and conversations shared with our founders after their pitches.
Thank you again for your time, insights and commitment to helping entrepreneurs grow.

In our latest episode of the AuxTalks podcast, Zachary Dutton and Hank Stolz chat with Danielle O’Neal Senior VP of Life Sciences at Banc of California about the current state of fundraising for early-stage life sciences companies.

Danielle shares what investors are looking for in founder-led startups today, why fundraising has become more challenging and what helps companies stand out in a tougher market. She discusses the importance of strong scientific advisory boards, founder credibility and the evolving opportunities and challenges for AI-driven “tech bio” startups.

She also talks about clear storytelling, understanding investor expectations, tailoring pitches to different investors and how founders can better position their companies for long-term growth.

If you are building a life sciences or healthcare startup, preparing to raise capital or refining your investor pitch, this episode is for you- https://open.spotify.com/episode/2s4heMGFDo0fYZkapTZW7H?si=ANi04SuFQ2yf0LleOUF5rw

Interested in mentoring early-stage startups?

We are hosting Auxilium Mentor Connect an interactive evening where founders from our Innovation Studio will pitch their companies and engage directly with mentors and industry professionals through live feedback sessions and networking.

If you are interested in sharing your expertise, connecting with fellow mentors and business leaders or learning more about how mentorship works at Auxilium, we would love to have you join us.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Auxilium Worcester, 311 Main St, 3rd Floor, Worcester, MA

Register here- https://auxilium-worcester.webflow.io/mentor-connect-event

The Innovation Crawl tickets are officially sold out!

Thank you to everyone who signed up and secured a spot. We are looking forward to bringing this group together for a behind-the-scenes look at the innovation driving Central Massachusetts forward.

For those who weren’t able to join us this time, w will be sharing highlights throughout the week. Stay tuned!

Stop on the Innovation Crawl:

The Worcester Regional Food Hub is a shared commercial kitchen and business support center dedicated to strengthening Central Massachusetts’ local food economy. Since 2016, it has provided affordable kitchen space, training, and one-on-one support to help food entrepreneurs launch and grow successful businesses.

This is one of the featured stops on the Innovation Crawl, a guided tour through Worcester’s thriving innovation ecosystem. Get a behind-the-scenes look at organizations like the Food Hub, connect with entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders, and students, and explore the people and places driving innovation across the region.

April 7, 2026 | 9AM–5PM
Tickets: $50 Per Attendee (Includes transportation & lunch)

Register here -https://www.startupweekworcester.com/workshops/innovationcrawl

We are excited to announce our new state-of-the-art materials science lab!

We are partnering with Flexcon and 44 Maple Group to develop a 3,000-square-foot materials science lab at 311 Main Street, designed to support startups working in developing technologies for industries including medical, aerospace, clean technology, and electronics.

Sign up here to be the first to learn about our summer 2026 lab opening and more-https://www.auxiliumworcester.com/flexcon

“44 Maple Group is investing in this opportunity not only because it furthers our goal to be a positive contributor to the Worcester community that has been our home for 70 years, but also because we believe it’s good business. Our Technology Solutions Group has a long history of incubating and scaling new technologies to the benefit of 44 Maple, our partners, and their customers. That’s the sort of win-win-win proposition we want to invest in,” said Dr. Michael Foley, CEO of 44 Maple Group.

Learn more: https://www.auxiliumworcester.com/news/new-materials-science-lab-planned-for-downtown-worcester-as-citys-innovation-ecosystem-expands

Stop on the Innovation Crawl:

UMass Chan Medical School is the Commonwealth’s first and only public academic health sciences center and a nationally recognized leader in primary care education and biomedical research.
With a strong focus on innovation and community health, UMass Chan plays a critical role in advancing life sciences research and improving health outcomes across Massachusetts and beyond.

This is one of the featured stops on the Innovation Crawl, a guided tour through Worcester’s thriving innovation ecosystem. Get a behind-the-scenes look at institutions like UMass Chan, connect with entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders, and students, and explore the organizations driving innovation across the region.

April 7, 2026 | 9AM–5PM
Tickets: $50 Per Attendee (Includes transportation & lunch)

Register here – https://www.startupweekworcester.com/workshops/innovationcrawl