WE ARE
AION LABS

Venture Studio

Our mission

build and grow the next wave of
technology for pharma R&D

by bringing brilliant

minds, pharma, and tech together

to shape the future

of drug discovery and development

about

AION Labs is a venture studio built to connect pharma R&D with the next wave of technology and scientific innovation. It is a unique partnership formed by AstraZeneca, Merck, Pfizer, Teva, the Israel Biotech Fund, Amiti Ventures, and AWS.

AION Labs combines deep pharmaceutical R&D expertise with cutting-edge technology to create de-risked, industry-aligned ventures. Through its co-development model, startups gain early access to pharma insights, R&D champions, and real-world validation opportunities, alongside structured company-building support and funding.

OUR UNIQUE OFFERING

Problem & Market
Validation

We de-risk innovation through deep problem ideation and validation in close collaboration with our partners.

Unparalleled Access to Pharma

Direct engagement with leading pharma R&D experts, providing real insight into research processes, challenges, and unmet needs.

Future Technologies for Pharma R&D

Testing and validating next-generation technologies for real R&D impact

Prove FastĀ 

Pilot execution and meaningful validation within <18 months

Pre-Seed Funding

We offer pre-seed capital to launch, validate, and reach key milestones

End-to-End Venture Support

Hands-on support beyond technology, funding, partnerships, talent sourcing, and full administrative and financial backing from ideation through growth