BioArbor October 2026
2026-10-14 · 17:00:00 · Ann Arbor
Plymouth Green Innovation Community - The Kiva Conference Center
3600 Green Court, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
BioArbor October 2026 brings Michigan's life sciences community together in Ann Arbor for an evening mixer and fireside chat focused on company formation, capital, and intellectual property.
Monthly BioArbor networking evening for Michigan's life sciences community: startup teams (biotech, medtech, digital health), researchers, entrepreneurs, early-stage investors, strategic partners and ecosystem builders network and get practical guidance on formation, capital and IP.
Founder brief
Who should attend
Life sciences founders, researchers, and entrepreneurs building biotech, medtech, and digital health companies will find direct relevance here. Teams navigating early IP protection, fundraising strategy, and commercial development will benefit from the targeted guidance.
What happens
Starting at 17:00, the gathering features a fireside conversation hosted by Micaela Trexler, PhD, with speaker Louis Cannon, MD, Founder and CEO of Biostar Capital. Attendees connect through informal mixer networking and gain insights into capital, venture formation, and IP.
Who's in the room
Participants draw from across Michigan's health innovation sector, including early-stage investors, strategic partners, and ecosystem builders alongside working researchers and startup teams.
How to prepare
Without formal pitch opportunities on the agenda, center your conversations on where your venture stands and what technical or commercial milestones you are navigating. Prepare concise questions about life sciences funding and intellectual property strategy to make the most of the discussions.
Organizer: MichBio
At a glance
- Format
- Fireside conversation
- Sectors
- Biotech, Medtech, Digital health, Life sciences
Speakers, judges and hosts
- Micaela Trexler, PhD (Host)
- Louis Cannon, MD — Founder & CEO, Biostar Capital (Speaker)
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