Startup Connect | BioGenerator

About Startup Connect

BioGenerator Startup Connect is our annual gathering of emerging bioscience innovators in St. Louis. This two-day event brings together high-potential startups from BioGenerator Ventures’ portfolio of active companies, alongside leading investors and ecosystem partners from across the country, fostering a focused and collaborative experience.

The event highlights innovations across therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices, digital health, agtech, and research tools, showcasing the strength and diversity of the St. Louis bioscience ecosystem.

This exclusive, invite-only event brings together high-potential startups, investors, and ecosystem partners. If you have questions or are interested in attending, contact aj@biogeneratorventures.com.

What to Expect at Startup Connect

Over two days, Startup Connect offers:

Presentations from more than a dozen high-potential startups in human health and agriculture
Opportunities to meet leading venture investors and ecosystem partners
Engagement with academic, government, and corporate leaders
Meetings and networking to explore collaboration and investment

The event is designed to accelerate startup growth, strengthen partnerships, and highlight St. Louis as a thriving hub for bioscience and agtech innovation.

What to Expect at Startup Connect

Over two days, Startup Connect offers:

Presentations from more than a dozen high-potential startups in human health and agriculture
Opportunities to meet leading venture investors and ecosystem partners
Engagement with academic, government, and corporate leaders
Meetings and networking to explore collaboration and investment

The event is designed to accelerate startup growth, strengthen partnerships, and highlight St. Louis as a thriving hub for bioscience and agtech innovation.

2025 Startup Connect Playlist

Why St. Louis?

St. Louis is home to one of the nation’s most vibrant innovation communities. With world-class research institutions like WashU and the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, as well as thriving innovation districts such as Cortex Innovation District and 39 North, the region is a hub where scientists, entrepreneurs, and investors collaborate to transform ideas into impactful companies.

Since 2001, BioSTL has fostered a thriving St. Louis innovation ecosystem through strategic programs, collaborations, and convenings that connect startups, investors, and community partners.

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As BioSTL’s startup arm, BioGenerator supports the next generation of St. Louis biosciences companies with early capital, talent, and lab space.

Greater than $50 million invested in early-stage ventures
140+ startups launched across human health and agtech
Portfolio companies have raised $3 billion from 200+ global investors
200+ companies have operated from BioGenerator Labs in Cortex and the Helix Center in 39 North
Thousands of high-quality jobs have been created in the region

The startups presenting at Startup Connect reflect the innovation BioSTL fosters in its mission to grow the St. Louis bioscience ecosystem.

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