Meet the Startups

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

Checkerspot

Checkerspot is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of high-value fats and oils through precision fermentation of microalgae. The company’s platform enables the production of tailored lipid profiles designed to meet specific functional and nutritional needs, particularly within the food and nutrition sectors. The company aims to provide solutions to specific ingredient needs, emphasizing scalability and reliability while addressing challenges in ingredient sourcing and functionality.

Looking for

Students within Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Synthetic Biology, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics or a related field.

Location

Alameda, California

CARTOGRAPHY BIOSCIENCES

Cartography Biosciences is an early-stage therapeutics company founded in 2022 by Kevin Parker, Howard Chang, and Ansu Satpathy, based on pioneering genomics research from Stanford University. Backed by investor funding, Cartography is building a pipeline of next-generation cancer therapies and running broad discovery programs to identify novel, best-in-class target antigens across a wide range of cancer types.

Looking for

Students within Molecular biology, Protein Engineering, Antibody Therapeutics or a related field.

Location

San Francisco, California

RADAR THERAPEUTICS

Radar Therapeutics is building the first platform for programmable mRNA medicines that can sense and respond to a cell’s internal state. The technology enables precise control over where and when a genetic payload is activated, solving one of the biggest bottlenecks in genetic medicine: cell-type specificity. By programming mRNAs to turn on only in target cells, Radar Therapeutics can unlock new classes of therapies for diseases that are currently untreatable.

rubi laboratories

Rubi is pioneering CO₂-based biomanufacturing to transform industrial carbon emissions into essential materials, starting with textiles. Using a proprietary cell-free enzymatic process, Rubi converts waste carbon into high-quality, cost-competitive cellulose, eliminating the need for deforestation, excessive water use, and high emissions.

LOOKING FOR

Students within Bioengineering, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, or related life science fields.

LOCATION

Berkeley, California

Looking for

Students within Biochemistry, Biochemical Engineering or Chemistry.

Location

Alameda, California