ABOUT
ARMI Investment Summit 2026
Accelerating Commercialization. Connecting Capital. Building the Bioindustrial Future.
October 20, 2026 | Manchester, New Hampshire
Commercializing breakthrough technologies takes more than great science—it requires investment, manufacturing expertise, strategic partnerships, and the right ecosystem.
Hosted by ARMI in partnership with the NextGen Manchester Resiliency Council, 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 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 the national Manufacturing Innovation Institute (MII) for biomedical manufacturing.
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 next-generation biotherapeutics and related technologies.
Whether you're building a startup, investing in transformative technologies, or supporting commercialization across the bioindustrial ecosystem, the ARMI Investment Summit offers practical insights, meaningful connections, and access to ARMI's national network of innovators, manufacturers, investors, and commercialization partners.
Why Attend?
Learn
Gain practical insights from investors, founders, commercialization experts, and industry leaders.
Connect
Build relationships with startups, venture capital firms, strategic investors, pharmaceutical companies, manufacturers, and ecosystem partners.
Discover
Meet emerging companies advancing next-generation biotherapeutics and related technologies.
Build
Learn how the Bioindustrial Stack supports successful commercialization—from intellectual property through manufacturing and market access.
Pitch Competition Application
Present your company before investors, commercialization leaders, manufacturers, and industry experts during the BioFab Startup Lab Pitch Competition, a featured component of the 2026 ARMI Investment Summit.
October 20, 2026 | Manchester, NH
Are You Ready to Pitch?
Ten emerging companies will be selected to present a five-minute live pitch before a panel of investors, commercialization experts, manufacturers, and industry leaders.
Applications close August 21. | Apply to Pitch
Selected companies will:
- Deliver a five-minute live pitch
- Receive valuable feedback from experienced judges
- Increase visibility among investors and strategic partners
- Build relationships across ARMI's national commercialization network
- 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.
WHAT ATTENDEES CAN EXPECT
Featured Programming
PROGRAMMING
The ARMI Investment Summit is intentionally structured to create opportunities for learning, connection, and commercialization throughout the day. Featured programming will include:
- Regional Innovation Opening
- Investor Panel
- Founder Success Stories
- BioFab Startup Lab Pitch Competition
- Strategic Networking
- Invitation-Only Investor Dinner
AUDIENCE
Who Should Attend
The ARMI Investment Summit is designed for:
Location & Venue
The 2026 ARMI Investment Summit takes place in Manchester, New Hampshire, at the center of ReGen Valley—a nationally recognized hub for biomedical manufacturing and advanced biomanufacturing.
Manchester’s historic Millyard is a living example of place-based innovation, bringing together advanced manufacturing facilities, workforce development programs, startup activity, and coordinated public–private investment to support translation and scale.
Primary Venue
ARMI
150 Dow Street, Tower 4
Manchester, NH 03101
ARMI Investment Summit programming will be hosted at ARMI's Manchester campus.
Ready to Join Us?
About ARMI
The Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI) is a nonprofit, public-private partnership and the national Manufacturing Innovation Institute (MII) for biomedical manufacturing. Based in Manchester, New Hampshire, ARMI convenes industry, government, academia, and other partners to accelerate the commercialization and scalable manufacturing of next-generation biotherapeutics and related technologies.
About ReGen Valley
ARMI is also the convening organization of ReGen Valley, a federally designated Tech Hub anchored in Manchester, New Hampshire. ReGen Valley brings together industry, academia, government, workforce development, and economic development partners to strengthen the region's biomedical manufacturing capabilities and accelerate innovation and company growth.