The Centre for Life Sciences hosted ‘Regional Young Investigators’ Meeting (RYIM) on February 2-3, 2024, with the theme “Industry Academia Collaborations to Translate Research to Product”, aimed at bringing together stakeholders from academia, industry, clinical, and research institutes. Panel discussions delved into ‘Unmasking the Truth: Animal Models vs. In Vitro Lab Models,’ followed by an interactive ‘Crafting Your Career (CYC)’ workshop to help students navigate their career paths. The meeting provided an excellent opportunity to forge connections between researchers, students, and industry leaders.