About Us

The French-American Biotechnology Springboard (FABS) team was developed in collaboration with the French-American Chamber of Commerce of New England (FACCNE) with the aim to guide French Bio-Entrepreneurs in the highly-specific scientific, business, and cultural environment of New England.

The team is comprised of experienced, French and American volunteers with relevant backgrounds and skills who have and/or have held positions in Massachusetts-based biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies.

What we do

• New England’s first stop support to accelerate the understanding of the life sciences landscape and institutions relevant to a company’s growth
• Connect companies to relevant stakeholders in academia, industry and business and provide a personalized introduction based on company-specific needs
• Raise key business questions related to France/US markets
• Provide knowledge on cross cultural differences
• Provide advice on strategic prioritization efforts
• Improve pitch strategy to various audiences
• Organize annual meetings on innovation key trends in health care