Collab Fertility recognized with 2026 East Bay innovation award

March 11, 2026
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Collab team

Collab Fertility is honored to be recognized as a 2026 East Bay Innovation Awardee in the Life Sciences category by the East Bay Economic Development Alliance (East Bay EDA).

The East Bay Innovation Awards celebrate organizations across Alameda and Contra Costa counties that are advancing the region through innovation, scientific leadership, and community impact. Since its founding in 2013, the program has highlighted companies and institutions that are helping shape the future of the East Bay economy.

Collab Fertility was recognized among a diverse group of awardees for its contributions to reproductive medicine and its commitment to advancing patient-centered fertility care in the East Bay.

Innovation in fertility care

At Collab Fertility, innovation means bringing together advanced reproductive science with a thoughtful, individualized approach to care. The clinic’s work spans clinical fertility treatment, laboratory innovation, nutrition and lifestyle support, and research into the environmental and biological factors that influence reproductive health.

By integrating medical expertise, a state-of-the-art IVF laboratory, and collaborative care across disciplines, Collab Fertility aims to improve outcomes while supporting patients through every stage of their family-building journey.

Celebrating innovation across the East Bay

The 13th annual East Bay Innovation Awards will take place on March 26, 2026, at the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts in Oakland. The event recognizes organizations across industries including life sciences, technology, manufacturing, arts and culture, and community impact.

Awardees were selected with input from business, community, economic development, and municipal leaders from across the region, reflecting the East Bay’s vibrant ecosystem of innovation.

Collab Fertility is proud to be recognized alongside so many organizations working to advance science, technology, and community well-being across the East Bay.

Looking ahead

As Collab Fertility continues to grow, the team remains focused on expanding access to evidence-based fertility care while contributing to ongoing research and innovation in reproductive medicine.

We are grateful to the East Bay Economic Development Alliance for this recognition and proud to be part of the East Bay’s dynamic life sciences community.

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