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EvoNexus incubates early-stage technology startups


EvoNexus Incubation Program

Startups receive support with fundraising, corporate connections, mentorship, long term incubation facilities, and more. 1% common stock equity purchased by EvoNexus upon admission.

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Benefits of Incubation

Our 2-year program combined with our individualized milestone-based structure and 1-on-1 mentoring fosters a path from post-ideation to minimum viable product and long-term sustainability. Over 85% of EvoNexus portfolio companies have secured venture funding from over 500+ VCs and independent investors.

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Fabric8 Labs

EvoNexus Graduate, Fabric8 Labs, Secures $50M to Expand U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Capacity

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Biolinq

EvoNexus Graduate, Biolinq, Announces Close of $100M Series C Financing to Advance Its Biowearable Platform for Metabolic Health

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Carlsmed

EvoNexus Portfolio Company, Carlsmed, Went from 2 Founders to Filing for IPO

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Fundraising

Access to Capital

Meet angel investors, venture capitalists, and investors who are attracted to our startups because of our track record of success.

Pitch Scrub

Refine your pitch to be angel and VC ready through our educational workshops, pitch practices, and individual pitch scrubs.

Demo Day

Showcase your technology to potential investors, customers, and partners, in the expansive EvoNexus network.

Mentorship & Domain Experise

Domain Experts

EvoNexus mentors are accomplished executives, entrepreneurs, and investors who voluntarily dedicate themselves to diving deep, making valuable connections, and advising startups based on their own industry experience and help you avoid costly mistakes. 

Strategic & Corporate Network

EvoNexus corporate partners often engage with EvoNexus startups to give assistance, ranging from early business unit exposure, technology steering, customer trials, and participation in early-stage funding.

Investor Allignment

Investor alignment is critical. EvoNexus has a track record of aligning our startups with the most promising investors at the most optimal time of their development to optimize traction, credibility, and long-term success.

Custom & Structured Incubation Experience

Extended Residency

Unlike short accelerator cohorts that end just as you hit your stride, EvoNexus offers up to two years of incubation so you have time to validate your market, refine your product, and raise capital without arbitrary deadlines.

Milestone-Based Framework

We know that every startup has a different path to success. Our goal is to take you from post-ideation to minimum viable product and early customers. Each of our startups define their own milestones to tracks their product, customers, sales, etc., and report against them during check-ins.

Monthly Check-Ins

Our startups lead monthly check-ins with their EvoNexus portfolio manager and mentors, during which they describe their progress, problems, and plans. Together we continually refine objectives for each startup and assist in execution. 

Visibility & Credibility

Earned Recognition

EvoNexus startups are carefully selected through a competitive process. Being part of our program gives your company significant credibility with investors, partners, customers, and your cohort.

Purpose-Built Workspace & Infrastructure

Our facilities in San Diego and Irvine, developed through a partnership with the Irvine Company (hyperlink), offer class-A modern office and lab space. Built especially for startups, we offer flexible space, enterprise-grade IT infrastructure, and the room to scale. 

Community & Cohort Support

You won’t be building alone. At EvoNexus, you’re part of a supportive cohort, guided by experienced mentors and backed by a powerful network of investors, industry leaders, and alumni. Founders often become each collaborators and trusted peers—growing stronger together.

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If you would like to speak directly to an EvoNexus representative, please email us at info@evonexus.org !

Requirements for Startup Applicants

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  • Post idea-stage
  • Solving a big problem in a large or growing market with a unique solution
  • Innovative technology and/or product or service with a clear competitive advantage
  • At least 2 full-time committed team members
  • Teams must have a presence in San Diego or Orange County
  • Typically Pre-Seed to Pre-Series A legally incorporated company with at least 6-month runway

"Startups are Life... Everything before and after is just waiting"

Rory Moore, CEO & Co-Founder, EvoNexus

“We’ve got a great team of mentors who have volunteered to help our company get to the next level. And as a company that worked from home for the past five years, it’s really awesome to have a great office to work at.”

Andrew Sincoe

CEO, Sesh, Inc.
“What can’t be underestimated is the added credibility and visibility that comes with being part of this ecosystem. The ability to point to successful alumni like Biolinq and Carlsmed, and events like Demo Day, sets you apart from all the other startups out there.”

Patrik Schmidle

Founder & CEO, Cari Health
“Being around entrepreneurs facing the same challenges means we’ve learned faster and been more efficient. The mentors and operators who have done it before have given us direct, practical feedback that has shaped our decisions.”

Kabir Gambhir

Co-founder, Helande Innovations

“Just three months into the EvoNexus incubator program, we’ve been introduced to and are now collaborating with the two largest hospital systems in San Diego County and the U.S. Navy. The connections they’ve introduced us to have truly helped take my company to the next level.”

Connor Heffler

Founder & CEO, Odin Diagnostics

“I came in as a first-time CEO with a lot of blind spots, and they spotted them right away. They helped me understand exactly what I needed to do to shift the company to be more commercially successful and more fundable — and as a result, we had an exit. Now I’m back again for the same thing.” 

Ross Bundy

CEO & Co-founder, CRISPR QC (previously Cardea Bio, exited 2023)
“What can’t be underestimated is the added credibility and visibility that comes with being part of this ecosystem. The ability to point to successful alumni like Biolinq and Carlsmed, and events like Demo Day, sets you apart from all the other startups out there.”

Patrik Schmidle

Founder & CEO, Cari Health
“EvoNexus has been a game changer for Odin Diagnostics. Being in EvoNexus has been one of the best decisions I’ve made.”

Connor Heffler

Founder & CEO, Odin Diagnostics
“The EvoNexus mentors are people who have done this before — they have done startups, they have raised funds, and they have successful exits. This type of mentorship is invaluable, and very hard to find for a startup.”

Ryan Montes

CEO & Co-founder, Micropure Genomics
“Being able to leverage our mentors’ expertise, as well as their networks, has been absolutely game-changing for us.”

Patrik Schmidle

Founder & CEO, Cari Health
“I joined EvoNexus about a month ago, and already my startup is feeling the benefit. The quality of the mentors — not just their fundraising connections and expertise, but the business-building experience — is enormous.”

Peter Westlake

CEO, Mind Numbers
“I came in as a first-time CEO with a lot of blind spots, and they spotted them right away. They helped me understand exactly what I needed to do to shift the company to be more commercially successful and more fundable — and as a result, we had an exit. Now I’m back again for the same thing.”

Ross Bundy

CEO & Co-founder, CRISPR QC (previously Cardea Bio, exited 2023)
“Just three months into the EvoNexus incubator program, we’ve been introduced to and are now collaborating with the two largest hospital systems in San Diego County and the U.S. Navy. The connections they’ve introduced us to have truly helped take my company to the next level.”

Connor Heffler

Founder & CEO, Odin Diagnostics
“Being around entrepreneurs facing the same challenges means we’ve learned faster and been more efficient. The mentors and operators who have done it before have given us direct, practical feedback that has shaped our decisions.”

Kabir Gambhir

Co-founder, Helande Innovations

“We’ve got a great team of mentors who have volunteered to help our company get to the next level. And as a company that worked from home for the past five years, it’s really awesome to have a great office to work at.”

Andrew Sincoe

CEO, Sesh, Inc.

Our program helps companies:

  • Build their teams
  • Develop their minimum viable product
  • Refine their market
  • Secure venture capital
  • Collaborate with strategic customers
  • Graduate with the tools and support needed to survive in the wild
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