Santa Cruz-based biotechnology company, RealSeq Biosciences, who you may have seen in some of our past headlines, needs your support! RealSeq Biosciences is known for it's highly accurate small RNA detection technology allowing for real-time profiling of disease markers dramatically improving diagnosis and treatment. 

The company was recently selected to participate in the Biotools Innovator Accelerator program which is a four-month virtual program providing startups with in-depth, customized mentorship and support from senior industry leaders, funding opportunities, and continual engagement with peers and advisors. The program aims to “fill a gap in the life science industry where promising technologies falter due to lack of sophisticated guidance that prevents entrepreneurs from making avoidable mistakes.”

In order to move forward in the program, companies will receive input from corporate partners and other online application reviewers. Companies that score the highest will be invited to participate in a series of in-person pitch events where they will have the opportunity to meet with industry-leading judges and key opinion leaders. Companies in the program are competing for up to $250,000 in non-dilutive cash prizes.

Companies in the Biotools portfolio must produce 1-minute videos to highlight their companies and technologies. A $5K prize will be given to the best video, and YOU, the public, can help choose the winner by going to the video and casting your vote by liking or sharing the video. Best of luck to RealSeq Biosciences!