ARMI Investment Summit 2026
2026-10-20 07:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 150 Dow Street, 150 Dow Street, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
Accelerating Commercialization. Connecting Capital. Building the Bioindustrial Future.
October 20, 2026Manchester, New Hampshire

Hosted by ARMI in partnership with the NextGen Manchester Resiliency Council
About the Summit
Commercializing breakthrough technologies takes more than great science—it requires investment, manufacturing expertise, strategic partnerships, and the right ecosystem.
Through its BioFab Startup Lab accelerator program and national network of industry, government, and academic partners, the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI) supports companies in speeding the journey from breakthrough science to scalable manufacturing and commercialization. ARMI is a nonprofit, public-private partnership, the convening organization of the federally designated ReGen Valley Tech Hub, and the national Manufacturing Innovation Institute for biomedical manufacturing.
The 2026 ARMI Investment Summit brings together entrepreneurs, investors, commercialization experts, manufacturers, economic development leaders, and industry partners to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation biotherapeutics and related technologies.
Through expert-led panel discussions, founder success stories, the BioFab Startup Lab Pitch Competition, and strategic networking, attendees will gain practical insights while building relationships that accelerate commercialization and company growth.
Featured Event
BioFab Startup Lab Pitch Competition
The BioFab Startup Lab Pitch Competition is the centerpiece of the 2026 ARMI Investment Summit.
Ten emerging companies will be selected to present a five-minute live pitch before a panel of investors, commercialization experts, and industry leaders.
Selected companies will:

Deliver a five-minute live pitch
Receive valuable feedback from experienced judges
Increase visibility with investors and strategic partners
Build relationships with leaders across the national biomedical manufacturing ecosystem
Compete for the 2026 Breakthrough Technology Award, recognizing outstanding commercialization potential

The recipient of the 2026 Breakthrough Technology Award will receive a place in the next BioFab Startup Lab cohort, 50 hours of commercialization services, and active amplification throughout ARMI’s broad network.
Key Dates

Application Deadline: August 28, 2026
Company Notifications: September 18, 2026

Apply to Pitch

Summit Highlights
Over the course of a single day, attendees will hear from industry leaders, connect with investors and founders, and explore what it takes to successfully commercialize breakthrough next-generation biotherapeutics and manufacturing technologies.
Highlights include:

Investor Panel Discussions
Founder Success Stories
BioFab Startup Lab Pitch Competition
Networking Opportunities
Invitation-Only Investor Dinner

Who Should Attend
The ARMI Investment Summit is designed for:

Startup Founders & Entrepreneurs
Companies Advancing Next-Generation Biotherapeutics and Manufacturing Technologies
Angel Investors & Venture Capital Firms
Strategic Industry & Pharmaceutical Partners
Commercialization Professionals
Manufacturers & Supply Chain Partners
Economic Development Organizations
Innovation Leaders

Whether you’re building a startup, investing in transformative technologies, or supporting commercialization across the bioindustrial ecosystem, the ARMI Investment Summit offers offers meaningful connections, practical insights, and direct access to ARMI’s national network of innovators, manufacturers, investors, and commercialization partners.
Registration Is Now Open
Programming will include investor perspectives, founder success stories, the BioFab Startup Lab Pitch Competition, and opportunities to connect with entrepreneurs, investors, manufacturers, commercialization experts, and strategic partners.
Complimentary registration is available for:

BioFab Startup Lab companies
BioFab Startup Lab EIRs
ARMI members
Invited investors

General Attendee Registration: $100
Whether you’re building the next breakthrough company, investing in transformative technologies, or helping move innovation toward commercialization, the ARMI Investment Summit is designed to create meaningful connections and accelerate progress.
Startup founders interested in competing should submit a BioFab Startup Lab Pitch Competition application by August 28, 2026.
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Why Attend?
The ARMI Investment Summit offers. offers a unique opportunity to:

Discover emerging companies developing next-generation biotherapeutics and manufacturing technologies.
Connect with investors and commercialization leaders
Learn from founders who have successfully navigated commercialization
Expand your network across the bioindustrial ecosystem
Explore opportunities for investment, partnership, and growth

Sponsorship Opportunities
Organizations interested in supporting the ARMI Investment Summit have the opportunity to showcase their commitment to advancing biotechnology innovation and commercialization.
Sponsorship opportunities help support networking, meals, and attendee engagement throughout the Summit while connecting your organization with entrepreneurs, investors, manufacturers, and commercialization leaders.
Sponsorship information will be available soon.
