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BrightEdge Entrepreneurs Program applications are open

Help us spread the word to early-career cancer-focused scientists and innovators.

The BrightEdge Entrepreneurs (BEE) Program is open! This selective 10-month program for mentorship, funding, and resources from the American Cancer Society helps young entrepreneurs develop their cancer-focused innovations and make a real impact. BrightEdge Entrepreneurs is a new program built to train and equip scientific entrepreneurs to effectively launch companies that will advance research discoveries for the benefit of patients.

Designed for early-career researchers, the BEE program empowers participants to simultaneously advance their technical expertise and propel their budding commercial ventures. Entrepreneurs are selected based on their alignment with the mission priorities of the ACS and BrightEdge's investment focus areas.

How you can support us in reaching new entrepreneurs

  • Help us get the word out. Share this LinkedIn post with your networks and colleagues.
  • The application deadline is Nov. 9 for the for our February 2025 program. Applications and more background can be found at acsbrightedge.org.
  • For questions about this program or other innovation programming, please contact the BrightEdge Innovation team.


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