Meet the Startups

participating start-ups for the spring Semester,
February 1st to june 30th, 2026

Application deadline is September 15th, 2025

 

NOVO HOLDINGS

Novo Holdings is a holding and investment company that is responsible for managing the assets and the wealth of the Novo Nordisk Foundation. The purpose of Novo Holdings is to improve people’s health and the sustainability of society and the planet by generating attractive long-term returns on the assets of the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

Looking for

Candidate with a background in Biological Sciences and a strong desire to work in the world of finance and business. Study in Mammalian biology or Genetics is preferred.

Location

San Francisco, California

 

SWAZA

Swaza is a drug delivery and biomaterials company using AI, nanotechnology, and advanced chemistry to develop next-generation life-saving solutions. Our lead product, SWAZA‑1, is a nanoparticle-based oxygen therapeutic that delivers oxygen and removes CO₂ — even through damaged lung tissue — offering a non-invasive alternative to mechanical ventilation for ARDS, pneumonia, and more. Swaza aims to transform respiratory care, trauma medicine, and wound healing with intelligent delivery systems.

Looking for

Students within Computational Chemistry, Bioinformatics, Chemical Engineering, Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, Computer Science, Data Science, Bioinformatics or Engineering.

Location

Sunnyvale, California


Four additional start-ups TBA in July 2025