ALIMTAS BIOVENTURES
LIFE SCIENCE ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Alimtas works directly with the Office of Technology Licensing to spin out Princeton University life science discoveries spanning biotechnology, therapeutics, medical technologies, and other subfields from researchers through rigorous due diligence and business planning. Alimtas also partners with leading life science venture capital firms and industry companies to deepen members’ knowledge, methodologies, and networks.
DIRECTORS
sarina hasan
CBE ‘26
“I've always had an interest in entrepreneurship from a young age, but I wasn’t sure how to combine it with my passion for research and biotech. I used to think that research mainly led to papers or journal publications, and that translating discoveries into real-world products was much more challenging. However,
through my experience with Alimtas, I learned how intricate lab science can become marketable and what it takes to bring research to life in the entrepreneurial world, particularly in the biotech space. I also gained insight into the key factors needed to survive and succeed in this competitive industry.”
Hi! I’m Sarina, a junior from New Jersey majoring in CBE and minoring in COS. I've always been passionate about
biotechnology and biochemistry, and my interest in entrepreneurship led me to the perfect match: Alimtas Bioventures!
maiya raghu
ECo ‘25
“I was interested in EClub because Alimtas allowed me to look at early-stage biotech ventures. I wanted to dive deeper into how breakthrough science can be turned into viable products and businesses. What’s been most valuable is the chance to work on real-world biotech challenges with such an amazing group. From learning about clinical trial pathways to developing commercialization strategies, the hands-on experience and mentorship I’ve gained have been instrumental in deepening my love of biotech entrepreneurship.”
I'm in the class of 2025 majoring in Economics and minoring in bioengineering, statistics & machine learning, and entrepreneurship. I'm interested in
creating a biotech startup or working in the related VC space.
aiden silvestri
ECO ‘26
“I joined E-Club to apply my learning from the classroom to real world challenges. The club offers hands-on experience and a chance to build practical skills alongside other aspiring entrepreneurs.”
I’m a director of Alimtas Bioventures, where I explore ways to bring biotech ideas and research to market. Although I’m studying economics, I’m passionate about venture capital and its role in advancing biotech innovations. This club lets me bridge my interests in both fields and gain hands-on experience in biotech entrepreneurship.
what we do
Through partnership with Office of Technology Licensing, we receive a new key piece of Princeton IP/Technology in the life sciences to work on every semester
We conduct a deep dive on the technology and current research to understand the competitive landscape
We assess commercialization pathways, which include clinical trial requirements, potential partnerships, funding requirements and opportunities, and licensing opportunities
At the end of the semester, we provide a deliverable presentation and comprehensive business plan detailing how the business can be formed and the product brought to market
HIGHLIGHTS
2020-21 (SPRING)
2020-21 (FALL)
2019-2020
The team created a pitch deck about a gene therapy promoter for increased genetic payload and long term expression invented by Professor Esteban Engel (NEU) and will be pitching the deck to leaders in the field in the early Fall Semester (Sep. 2021).
The team finalized a licensing deal for a high-throughput SARS-CoV-2 replicon model invented by Professor Alexander Ploss (MOL) and virtually pitched the deck to multiple biotechnology companies and venture capital firms, collecting invaluable feedback along the way (Dec. 2020).
The team created a complete pitch deck for Professor Alexander Ploss of Molecular Biology’s novel HBV technology and successfully pitched the deck to leaders in the field, collecting valuable feedback along the way (Dec. 2019)
our partners
Princeton Innovation Center BioLabs | Princeton Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students | Princeton Entrepreneurship Council | Princeton Office of Technology Licensing | New Jersey Health Foundation | Keller Center for Innovation in Engineering Education | Merck | Regeneron | Gilead | Alynylam | Eli Lilly
