" A Catalyst for Life Sciences Entrepreneurship in America"

The National Consortium for Life Sciences Entrepreneurship (NCLSE) founded in 2000 is a partnership between the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and twenty-one member Colleges and Universities around the United States, all seeking to foster and promote Life Science Entrepreneurship by establishing a network of national cooperation among colleges and universities. Consortium members seek to develop and implement innovative interdisciplinary solutions which enhance the education and training of leaders Life Sciences Entrepreneurship.  In 2006 the NCLSE forged a strategic alliance with USASBE to become an affiliated organization. The ongoing relationship strengthens the goals of both organizations and fosters collaboration among a wider scope of institutions interested in Life Sciences entrepreneurship.

The Objectives of the Consortium:

• Foster the development and training of leaders in Life Sciences Entrepreneurship education and business.

• Promote the inclusion of diverse disciplines in Life Sciences Entrepreneurship education

• Create opportunities for cooperation among colleges and universities in Life Sciences Entrepreneurship education and training. 

• Develop nationally recognized innovative interdisciplinary Life Sciences Entrepreneurship education and training programs

• Create a national culture which supports the transfer of Life Sciences technologies from university laboratories to commercialization.