A must-attend life sciences networking event, the BioCT Annual Holiday Party provides the opportunity to connect with colleagues, make new acquaintances, and celebrate the Entrepreneur of the Year, an award recognizing individuals who are imaginative, passionate and game-changers. One of the most popular events of the year, the BioCT Holiday Party draws c-level executives, academics, industry leaders, researchers, students, and more.
ABOUT BIO CT
BioCT’s mission is to catalyze and market the growth of Connecticut’s life sciences industry; fostering and promoting the state as nationally recognized for innovation and improving patient lives
ABOUT THE ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Award was established by BioCT and Shipman & Goodwin in 2013 to acknowledge the importance of showcasing the unique accomplishments of entrepreneurs in our community. The award recognizes individuals who are imaginative, passionate, and game changers in Connecticut life sciences.
PAST RECIPIENTS
2024 Entrepreneur of the Year
Kat Kayser-Bricker, Ph.D.
2023 Entrepreneur of the Year
Stephen Bloch, M.D.
2022 Entrepreneur of the Year
Ranjit Bindra, M.D., Ph.D.
2021 Entrepreneur of the Year
Jonathan Rothberg, Ph.D.
2021 Rising Entrepreneur of the Year
Nicole Wagner, Ph.D.
2020 Entrepreneur of the Year
Eric Schadt, Ph.D.
2019 Entrepreneurs of the Year
Sean MacKay, M.B.A. / Erika Smith, M.B.A.
2018 Entrepreneur of the Year
John Houston, Ph.D.
2017 Entrepreneurs of the Year
Jennifer Good / Vlad Coric, M.D.
2016 Entrepreneur of the Year
Michael Weiner, Ph.D.
2015 Entrepreneurs of the Year
Milind Deshpande, Ph.D. / Patrick Fourteau
2014 Academic Entrepreneur of the Year
Cato T. Laurencin, M.D., Ph.D.
2014 Business Entrepreneur of the Year
Joseph W. Reilly, C.P.A., M.B.A.
2013 Entrepreneur of the Year
Craig M. Crews, Ph.D.