Workshop - Evaluating Data Management Platforms for biotechs: Features, Frameworks, and Smart Selection for scalable solutions

Funding secured. Proof of concept done. So what's next? For biotech teams, the path to a finished product runs through good data. As experiments multiply and teams grow, spreadsheets and scattered files stop scaling — and messy data becomes a real risk to timelines, IP, and decision-making. In this workshop, hosted together with CDD Vault, we will explore the core capabilities commonly found in modern data management platforms and how they support organizational data needs. Participants will examine the features that matter most when comparing solutions and learn practical criteria for assessing strengths, trade-offs, and overall fit. The session will provide a structured framework for evaluating platforms in the context of business goals, technical requirements, and long-term scalability. Whether you're a founder, scientist, or data lead, you'll leave with a clearer picture of how to set your team up to scale. 🎫 Bonus: attending teams will have the chance to win a Golden Ticket for CDD Vault software. Opt-in for this option during registration and we will reach out to you via email with further instructions. Agenda: 18:00-18:15 - Arrival and Nucleate introduction 18:15-19:00 - Interactive workshop: digitalizing R&D and managing data for biotech teams - featuring practical examples (by Joanna Deek, PhD on behalf of CDD Vault) 19:00-20:00 - Networking, Pizza and Drinks About the Host: Nucleate is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of biotech leaders. With chapters spanning 41 geographic regions and participation from over 280 academic institutions, Nucleate sparks new intellectual communities and embeds emerging talent within a global biotech community. Through open-access educational programming, Nucleate helps democratize biotech innovation — removing barriers and helping founders concentrate on building transformational technologies. Visit www.nucleate.org for more information, and visit https://nucleate.org/privacy-policy/ to read our privacy policy. We want to thank our HQ supporters for championing our open-access mission and empowering the next generation of biotech entrepreneurs! Platinum: Eli Lilly and Company, Genentech, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, MilliporeSigma Silver: Sanofi, CDD Vault Philanthropic Support: Lyda Hill Philanthropies Preferred Partners: Pillar VC, Amino Collective, Mercury, Fenwick, Fedsprout, Citrin Cooperman In-Kind Support: AcademicLabs, Lens.org, SynBioBeta