Elevate
The Elevate Program is designed to accelerate businesses to sustainable economic health, by connecting them to corporate decision makers for potential contract opportunities, which in turn creates economic empowerment boosting long term growth and benefits for all parties. This program is limited to 40 companies.
ATTENDED AN ELEVATE INFO SESSION?
YOUR LETTER OF INTENT IS DUE BY FEBRUARY 25.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
- Leverage the DA4S platform to promote members in the life science ecosystem.
- Support stakeholders in achieving corporate responsibility, ethical business practices, and procurement excellence.
- Elevate participating Members in terms of performance.
PROGRAM BENEFITS & ELEMENTS
- Exclusive Showcase Event on January 28, 2026
- Virtual Matchmaking Showcase Day = Provide more networking opportunities with Corporate Members
- Special access to DA4S Corporate Members = Improve Value Proposition
- The Pitch Accelerator! and The Capabilities Clinic = Polished Value Proposition
- Exclusive sessions at select DA4S Events and Supplier Spotlights = Promote networking and best practice sharing among Elevate Cohort
- Webinar(s) provided by Corporate Members and Quarterly Fireside Chats = Continued education to keep up with industry trends
CORPORATE PARTICIPATION
- ENCOURAGE TIER 2 COMMITMENT
- CUSTOM MENTORSHIP
- EDUCATION
- SPEND / CONTRACT COMMITMENT
- Capacity Building Support
- Work toward Contractual Relationships
- Sub-tiers and Branching
- Performance Transparency
- Succession Planning for Long Term
PROGRAM COST
With your DA4S Membership, there is a $300 fee to participate in our Elevate program. This $300 fee covers:
- One registration for Showcase Day (Owner/CEO Only)
- Participation in the Pitch Accelerator!*
- Participation in the Capabilities Clinic*
- Special Session at Both DA4S Conferences
- Webinars*
- Quarterly Fireside Chats
*Mandatory
WHY WAIT?
Join us and be a part of this robust program.
MEET YOUR ELEVATE COMMITTEE
Shirley Tang-Audritsh*
Robin Whitsell*
Pam Nelson
Artura Taylor
Gerry Hetu
Dee Knopp
*Co-Leads
ELEVATE DATES
- Letter of Intent
Feb. 25 - Program Fee
Feb. 25 - Fireside Chat #1
March 17 - Fireside Chat #2
June 16 - Business Video
June 30 - Fireside Chat #3
Sept. 30 - Matchmaking Profile
Nov. 10 - Fireside Chat #4
Dec. 1 - Showcase
Jan. 28, 2026 - Webinars
TBA