Mentors
Mentorship is a core resource we provide to every member of the NSIV family. Client companies are carefully matched with a mentor based on their individual needs. Our extensive database of mentors reflects dedicated, seasoned professionals who have volunteered their expertise.
NSIV provides guidance, documentation, templates and support to our mentor/advisor experts and to our startups to ensure success.
Mentors:
- Review company gaps and needs
- Assist with business strategy and planning
- Determine project milestones and success criteria for graduation
- Open important relationships to sponsors and external network of experts
- Develop leadership skills
- Provide critical neutral feedback
If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please contact us.
Resources
Made available to your Company through our Sponsors and Affiliates
Technology Resources
Biomedical Resources
- Life Sciences Consortium of the North Shore
- Massachusetts Life Sciences Center
- MassBio
- NSTC Biosciences Group
Cleantech Resources
- Association of Cleantech Incubators of New England (ACTION)
- Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems
- Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
- New England Clean Energy Council
- New England Water Innovation Network (NEWIN)
- NSTC Sustainability Forum
Business/Entrepreneurial Resources
Consortium
Life Sciences Consortium of the North Shore
Formally established in 2012 by Endicott College, Gordon College, Salem State University, North Shore Community College, and North Shore InnoVentures, the Life Sciences Consortium of the North Shore (LSCNS) came together with the following mission and goals:
Workforce Development and Training:
- To educate students in the life sciences, industry best practices, and next-generation instrumentation;
- expand opportunities for internships and employment of graduates; and
- provide additional training for incumbent workers in the region.
Collaborative Industry Support:
- To improve the instrumentation at non-profit institutions for training and use by new companies;
- promote collaborative efforts between industry and academia; and
- provide resources to foster the success of new companies.
NSIV companies can have access to equipment at the schools. In addition, the colleges provide a pool of young interns and graduates. For more information, visit www.lscnorthshore.org.