Nominations Now Open – 2025 Golden Helix Awards

Celebrate Excellence in Georgia Life Sciences

We’re excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 Georgia Life Sciences Golden Helix Awards, which honor outstanding achievements and contributions within our state’s thriving life sciences community. Each year, the Golden Helix Awards recognize individuals, companies, and organizations that drive innovation, support economic development, and create a positive impact in Georgia’s life sciences ecosystem.


This year’s awardees will be celebrated during the Georgia Life Sciences Summit, taking place August 26-27. Award categories include Deal of the Year, Community Impact, Innovation, Emerging Leader of the Year, and more.


The nomination deadline is June 6. Don’t miss your chance to spotlight the people and organizations who are shaping the future of life sciences in Georgia. Join us in celebrating leadership, innovation, and collaboration at this premier industry event.


Ensure your nominees are considered—submit your nominations before the deadline!


For questions, please contact Stacey Bowlin atsbowlin@galifesciences.org.

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Members are invited to join G2G’s Monthly GBG Reporting Service Webinar on September 18, 2025 . The first portion ( 12:00–12:30 PM ET ) is free and open to all, offering a high-level overview of current federal funding trends. The second half ( 12:30–1:00 PM ET ) is a premium consultation available only to Georgia Life Sciences members, offering direct access to G2G’s expert team—who have helped secure over $550 million in non-dilutive government funding since 2007. Register here: https://www.g2gconsulting.com/event/non-dilutive-funding-g2gs-monthly-gbg-reporting-service-webinar-14-3/2025-09-18/ Key opportunities this month include DARPA’s Expedited Research Innovation System for CBRN threat defense technologies, BARDA’s I-CREATE diagnostic funding and VANGUARD biomanufacturing tools development (each offering up to $200,000), NIAID tuberculosis and influenza research units (up to $1.5–$2.5 million annually), DoD’s $4 million Advanced Medical Monitor development through MTEC, and multiple SBIR opportunities for sensors and field-deployable diagnostics (up to $209,575 for Phase I awards). The September GBG report highlights 13 immunology and infectious disease opportunities, 10 cognitive and brain health programs, and several biotechnology and biomanufacturing initiatives across federal agencies including the Army, ARPA-H, BARDA, and NSF. Georgia Life Sciences members can access the complete 29-page report with detailed deadlines and eligibility requirements [insert link or portal instructions here]. GLS members can access the full 29-page report with deadlines and submission details by logging into your member portal.
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