Applications for the 2027 Equalize cohort are OPEN.
If you’re a woman academic innovator working on a technology with the potential to make an impact beyond the lab, Equalize can help you take the next step.
Equalize is a pitch competition and symposium for academic women entrepreneurs. Through educational sessions on topics such as intellectual property, financials, fundraising, and pitch development, one-on-one mentorship, an in-person Experiential Learning Day, and the Culmination Pitch Event, Equalizers gain practical skills, valuable connections, and feedback to help advance their innovation and entrepreneurial journey.
Equalize supports innovators across a range of STEM fields: Therapeutics, MedTech (Devices & Diagnostics), Tools (Digital & Research), and Physical Sciences
📅 Want to learn more before applying? Join our Information Session on October 5, 2026 at 10am (PT)/1pm (ET.) Meet members of the Equalize community, learn about the application process, and get your questions answered about the program.
Applications close on November 13, 2026.