DALLAS, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — MassChallenge is excited to announce the launch of MC | INNOVATEthe premier event for early-stage startups, founders, entrepreneurs and corporate partners passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship in Texas and beyond. The event will take place at Pegasus Park, the mixed-use campus designed to strengthen local biotechnology, social impact and business innovation in Dallas, TXSince July 11, 2023has July 13, 2023. It will bring together founders from around the world to come together for three days of activities.
MassChallenge and Lyda Hill Philanthropies bring MC | INNOVATE in North Texas.
“Lyda Hill Philanthropies is excited to participate in the MC | Innovate experience as business leaders from diverse locations and sectors come together to help solve some of our world’s most critical challenges. MassChallenge’s expansion to North Texas has helped fuel the region’s booming innovation economy, and we can’t wait to see attendees connect Dallas stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship in the region,” said Tom LucéCEO of Biotech Initiatives for Philanthropies Lyda Hill.
MC | INNOVATE will feature a speaker series, including keynote addresses from Ash Mauryafounder of LEANSTACK; Fahad Khawaja, Founder and CEO of Tint; Kirk Barnes, author, entrepreneur, speaker, co-founder and CEO of TransPharMed; And Joshua Boger, founder of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.; who will share their ideas and expertise in innovation and entrepreneurship. Participants will have the opportunity to showcase their startups to leading corporate partners and investors, connect with mentors and industry experts, and join the global MassChallenge community.
« The MC event | INNOVATE is an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs, investors and corporate partners to come together and drive innovation and entrepreneurship, particularly in Texas,” said Cait Brumme, CEO of MassChallenge. “We are thrilled to have Ash Maurya and other leading entrepreneurs join us to share their experience with our 2023 Founders, not only Texas but from the whole world.”
The MC | The INNOVATE event will also launch the MassChallenge US Early Stage 2023 cohorts, providing participating startups access to the global MassChallenge community, expert mentorship, and funding and growth opportunities.
“We are excited to bring together the startups from around the world that have been selected to participate in the MassChallenge US Early Stage 2023 cohorts,” said Hope Hopkinshead of acceleration at MassChallenge “This in-person gathering is a unique opportunity for startups to experience first-hand the global network that sets MassChallenge apart. Over the course of three days, they will connect with mentors, corporate partners, investors and government agencies, thought leaders and each other. We couldn’t be more excited to use this fly-in as an opportunity to showcase our community’s commitment to success of each of these founders on the path to solving the most critical challenges of our time.”
The MC | The INNOVATE event marks the debut of Pegasus Park, home to the Health Tech Track within the MassChallenge US Early Stage program. This cutting-edge center is poised to become a catalyst for health technology innovation in North Texas and beyond, attracting top talent, fostering collaboration and delivering cutting-edge solutions to some of the world’s most pressing health challenges. The collaboration between Lyda Hill Philanthropies and MassChallenge will transform the health technology landscape, supporting early-stage startups with the resources they need to thrive.
“This partnership not only reinforces the ongoing efforts of investors, entrepreneurs and academic partners to grow the health education ecosystem in North Texas but also aligns with the values and vision of other valued partners committed to advancing the health technology sector more broadly. By joining forces, Lyda Hill Philanthropies and MassChallenge are building a robust ecosystem that fuels innovation and accelerates the development of transformative health technology solutions at the heart of North Texas at Pegasus Park,” said Jon Nordby, Head of Community and Ecosystems, “This new venture will undoubtedly serve as a beacon of hope for millions of people around the world, creating a healthier and more vibrant future for all.”
To learn more about the MC | INNOVATION event, visit https://hubs.li/Q01Mk9S-0. For more information about MassChallenge and the global MassChallenge community, visit masschallenge.org.
About MassChallenge:
MassChallenge is the global network of innovators. Based at United States With eight locations worldwide, the nonprofit’s mission is to help bold entrepreneurs disrupt the status quo and create lasting change. Since its launch in 2009, MassChallenge has run programs in 24 countries, supported more than 4,000 startups around the world, and awarded more than $18 million in cash and in prizes without shares. Learn more about MassChallenge at masschallenge.org.
About Pégase Park:
Pegasus Park is a 26-acre mixed-use office campus consisting of more than 750,000 square feet of office and amenities space across multiple buildings, including an 18-story office tower. The campus includes four elements: a biotechnology and life sciences hub, a social impact hub, commercial tenants and entertainment/dining venues. Strategically located in the heart of the growing Innovation District between the Dallas Design Center and the Southwest Medical District of Dallasthe campus is positioned to be a leading innovation hub.
SOURCE Mass Challenge
