Propelling Discoveries from Research to Solutions
Our lab to life model ignites, guides and transforms scientific breakthroughs into life-changing solutions.
This is our process
It starts with a hypothesis
Within each of our focus areas, our first step is to uncover current gaps, opportunities and developments that hold the key to transformation.
Focus Areas
Pivotal questionsdrive our exploration:
Is it possible to leverage sleep data to predict and prevent health conditions before they appear? Can we treat the reaction to stress to prevent occurrences of depression, anxiety and other disorders?
Research Grants
Commercialization
Investment
Supporting the journey of breakthrough solutions, from lab to life
Our initial answers, or hypotheses, become the guiding roadmap
They steer our research funding, venture building and investment activity, ensuring every step we take is fueled by purpose. We don’t have a one-size-fits-all approach. Projects can enter at any stage of the innovation journey, finding the perfect environment for growth within our diverse support models.
Our hypotheses are not rigid blueprints, but dynamic frameworks. They adapt and grow alongside our projects, absorbing new information and insights with each milestone achieved. This continuous learning process allows us to refine our initial assumptions, ensuring they remain relevant and impactful for the future we’re building.
The CNS process in a snapshot:
From hypothesis to impact
We start by investigating bold, “what if” questions within each of our focus areas. These questions turn into the hypotheses that inform our research funding, venture building and investment activities.
Research Grants
Commercialization
Investments
Learn more about what we do:
Research
Life-changing solutions begin with the science. We initiate, identify and support cutting-edge neuroscience research that addresses unmet health needs and pioneers novel diagnostics, interventions, and enabling technologies with transformative potential. Beyond funding, we foster the flexible and patient environment our researchers need to achieve breakthroughs and drive paradigm shifts in the field.
Key Activities:
Scientific Validation
Potential product applications
Outcome:
Scientific POC (initial validation)
Product Academy
With validated science as our foundation, we can begin to actively explore how these breakthroughs can reach people. At the Product Academy, we convene researchers, product strategists, and entrepreneurs to build on matured research and intellectual property. With our support, teams formulate an initial product vision, strategy, and long-term plan. The primary focus is to unlock the product potential of evolving research, with the ultimate aim of advancing transformative solutions to market.
Key Activities:
Product proof of concept
Testing in real life scenarios
Research validation in a natural setting
Potential market fit
Outcome:
Prototype
Launchpad
Once a product concept has been refined and validated in a real-life setting, it moves to the Launchpad program, which supports the creation of new ventures. Beyond investment, we actively participate in company formation, assist founders in building their initial teams, advise them on go-to-market, and help to develop clinical and customer strategies. CNS’ broad network of contacts across academia, industry and government are at the disposal of our founders as they refine their solutions for market readiness and beyond.
Key Activities:
Commercialization/Licensin
MVP for specific use cases
Core team established
Market validation and landscape
Clinical development, customer strategy development
Outcome:
Launch of a company
Build & Impact
Our commitment extends far beyond the launch of a new venture. As domain experts, we work closely with our companies to forge new partnerships and navigate the complexities of regulatory compliance, while prioritizing scientific development through additional funding for research. This approach ensures that our collective efforts contribute to the sustained impact and expansion of our companies within both clinical and consumer domains.
Key Activities:
Sales and marketing
Guidance on regulatory compliance
Funding for continued research
Outcome:
Life-Changing Neuroscience Companies
It's time to make an impact