The Gulf Coast Consortium Research Evaluation and Commercialization Hub (GCC-REACH) is an NIH funded multi-institutional resource wherein nascent academic entrepreneurs work closely with successful life science experts and experienced biotech executives to develop strategic milestones to rapidly validate the commercial value of their discoveries. Entrepreneurs who balance full-time clinical, teaching, and laboratory duties will be paired with Entrepreneurs in Residence and expert teams who provide mentorship and assistance in completing, market analysis, business plans, and technology development strategies. The GCC-REACH assists entrepreneurs in strategic planning for management and operations and provides vetted resources and support to achieve value-added commercialization inflection points.