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.

Must attend ONE of the Elevate Info Sessions to be considered. Elevate Info Sessions are Feb. 5, and Feb. 11.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

  • Leverage the DA4S platform to promote members in the life science ecosystem
  • Support stakeholders in reaching corporate responsibility, social justice, and procurement goals
  • 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

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.

PROGRAM SPONSORS

MEET YOUR MATCHMAKING COMMITTEE

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Shirley Tang-Audritsh*

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Robin Whitsell*

BRACANE-NELSON-PAMELA-SILO-23ec

Pam Nelson

TDG-SCIENTIFIC-Artura-Taylor-24

Artura Taylor

IPSEN GERRY HETU LR

Gerry Hetu

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Dee Knopp

*Co-Leads

ELEVATE DATES

  • Letter of Intent  –
    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

MEET ESTABLISHED BUSINESSES WITH LIFE SCIENCE EXPERIENCE