Transform healthcare innovation through cutting-edge research. Join Atlanta's premier biotech fellowship for students passionate about making an impact.
The Ascendia Research Fellowship is a transformative 10-week program designed for students and early healthcare professionals in public health, biomedical engineering, bioinformatics, neuroscience, biology, computer science, computer engineering, and software engineering with a passion for healthcare innovation.
Meeting every Friday at Atlanta Tech Village's prestigious Lenox National Boardroom, fellows embark on a journey from research dossier development to prototype creation, culminating in either a licensable product or full startup spin-out.
Our comprehensive program includes portfolio development, pilot opportunities, and direct introductions to seed investors, setting the foundation for successful careers in biotech innovation.
Problem Framing & Impact Map
Literature & Gap Analysis
Data & Material Requirements
Workflow Decomposition
Toolchain Specification
Prototype Workflow Design
Validation Plan
Regulatory & Ethics Matrix
Commercial Blueprint
Workflow Package & Handoff
Peer & mentor collaboration platform
Biotech × IoT with cloud-driven labs
$30,000 compute credits included
71+ biotech companies & seed investors
Specialized guidance throughout
Certificate & lifelong connections
Themed Friday sessions fostering collaboration and learning
Industry leader presentations and insights
Access our extensive network of industry leaders, mentors, and investors committed to advancing biotech innovation in Atlanta and beyond.
Explore NetworkStudents and early healthcare professionals in public health, biomedical engineering, bioinformatics, neuroscience, biology, computer science, computer engineering, and software engineering with a passion for healthcare innovation.
The program runs for 10 weeks with meetings every Friday. Optional networking dinners and guest speaker events are also available.
You'll develop a complete research dossier, build a prototype, and create a licensable product or full startup spin-out with portfolio, pilot, and seed-investor introductions.
The fellowship program is provided at no cost. Optional networking dinners have a $25 ticket fee.
At Atlanta Tech Village in the Lenox National Boardroom, located at 3423 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305.
Lenox National Boardroom
3423 Piedmont Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30305
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