Y Combinator Biotech Track

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Strategy Notes

Strong sector and stage fit—YC actively funds early-stage biotech and has deep pharma/hard-tech expertise. However, W26 deadline (Nov 10, 2025) has passed; S26 details unclear from snippet. Geographic mismatch: SF-based batch conflicts with EU/Île-de-France priority, though YC does support international founders. Consider only if S26 is still open and founder willing to relocate or join hybrid.

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Status: HUMAN_REQUIRED
Deadline: 2025-11-10
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Amount: $500,000 standard deal
Type: accelerator
URL: Apply

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2026-07-09 OPEN → HUMAN_REQUIRED · Apply via YC's online portal at ycombinator.com/apply by July 27, 2026 (8pm PT) for the Fall 2026 batch (Oct–Dec in San Francisco) — the W26 deadline noted in the programme record has passed, but F26 is actively open. Submit written answers covering team, idea, market, and traction plus a mandatory one-minute founder video; decisions are issued by August 28. If the application is promising, YC invites the founder to a video-conference interview in August–September, with same-day decisions on the day of interview.