Amgen x Biolabs LA Golden Ticket Program
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As a Gold sponsor of Biolabs LA at the Lundquist Institute, Amgen is privileged to award one promising start-up company with a year of free lab space (and more!). 

Here's what you can expect with an Amgen Golden Ticket in hand:

  • One-year FREE lab bench and membership at Biolabs LA at the Lundquist Institute 
  • Access to shared amenities and services provided at the Lundquist Institute 
  • Access to Amgen’s and Biolab LA's network of scientists, business experts, and mentors.

Once submitted, your company’s proposal will be reviewed by an internal committee of Amgen scientists, and 5 finalist companies will be identified and notified in December. Finalists will be invited to a live virtual pitch to the Amgen Committee and one winner will be selected in February 2024.  

How to apply:
Submit a non-confidential deck (20 slides max) including the following:

  • Your company’s mission and therapeutic area of focus 
  • Clear outline of the platform/program
  • Minimum 1 slide detailing management team roles and areas of expertise
  • The targeted market/patient population
  • Minimum 3 slides of compelling data (with proper controls, labels and accurate interpretation) and relevant IP
  • Upcoming key milestones and hurdles (including financing)
  • Commercialization strategy
  • Minimum 1 slide detailing anticipated benefits of securing an Amgen Golden Ticket

Additional Guidelines below:

  • Applicant must be an entity formed under US laws
  • Applicant’s work must meet the strategic goals of the sponsor: https://www.amgen.com/science/research-and-development-strategy
  • Applicant must be comfortable working in a shared lab space environment and conduct their operations in accordance with the established policies and procedures of Biolabs LA

Thank you for your interest!  We are excited to learn more about your innovative company!

If you have any program questions, please contact us at goldenticket@amgen.com.