What are the current economics?

up to $500k; ~8-15%. No unstated fee, SAFE clause or ownership right was inferred.

Can founders participate remotely?

Treat as in-person unless the operator confirms otherwise.

What happens after the program?

Post-program rights and support beyond the published benefits were not inferred.

IndieBio (SOSV)

~8-15% · US (SF & NYC) · Needs confirmation

IndieBio (SOSV) is an accelerator for pre-seed / seed founders in US (SF & NYC), focused on bio, biotech, climate. up to $500k; published terms are ~8-15%. Its Layer-1 intake state is open. Volatile facts should be reconfirmed on the official page immediately before applying.

Tier 2 · ranked #9biodeep-techlab-space

Official site Open in the live directory

Current application context

Program intake

Needs confirmation

This listing is historical and does not represent a current application cycle.

Checked Aug 21, 2026Authoritative source ↗

Key facts

Check size	up to $500k
Terms	~8-15%
Stage	pre-seed / seed
Applications	Needs confirmation
Program dates	~4-6 months
Location	US (SF & NYC)
Remote friendly	No
Warm intro needed	No — open application
Sectors	bio, biotech, climate
Status	closed

Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.

Background

SOSV's flagship biotech accelerator funding science founders with lab space in SF/NYC. The current record reflects the operator's official program positioning as of 2026-08-08; historical origin details were omitted where the operator did not publish them on the checked pages.

How the application really works

The program has a public application path and no required warm introduction is recorded. Apply at the official link and expect program-specific screening; the next exact deadline is not published.

Tips

Read the cited current official page before applying because program dates and terms are volatile.
State fit with the documented stage, geography, and attendance model; do not rely on an aggregator's old terms.
Ask for the complete investment, fee, and follow-on documents when the public page does not publish them.

Watch out for

up to $500k; ~8-15%. No unstated fee, SAFE clause or ownership right was inferred.
IndieBio (SOSV) is an accelerator for pre-seed / seed founders in US (SF & NYC), focused on bio, biotech, climate. up to $500k; published terms are ~8-15%. Its Layer-1 intake state is open. Volatile facts should be reconfirmed on the official page immediately before applying.

Track record

Memphis Meats/Upside
Perfect Day

No current acceptance rate was published on the checked official page; no percentage was inferred.

Frequently asked questions

Is this program currently accepting applications?: The program has a public application path and no required warm introduction is recorded. Apply at the official link and expect program-specific screening; the next exact deadline is not published.
What are the current economics?: up to $500k; ~8-15%. No unstated fee, SAFE clause or ownership right was inferred.
How large and long is the program?: ~4-6 months ~4-6 months
Can founders participate remotely?: Treat as in-person unless the operator confirms otherwise.
What happens after the program?: Post-program rights and support beyond the published benefits were not inferred.

Related accelerators

HAX (SOSV)up to ~$500k+ · US (Newark, NJ) + global SOSV MOX (historical; consolidated into Orbit)No current MOX check · Historical emerging markets SOSV Orbit Startups (historical program)$150k historical launch terms · Emerging and frontier markets Orbit Startups$180k gross; $50k program cost paid on startup's behalf · Global / emerging markets Founders Inc (f.inc)Up to $250k · San Francisco MassChallengeequity-free; cash prizes · US + global hubs

Sources

indiebio.co/apply — Current official program or intake page (checked 2026-08-10)
indiebio.co — Official current program homepage and positioning. (checked 2026-08-10)