Biotech: From Science to Business
Learn how to transform biotech innovations into successful business ventures through strategic planning and market evaluation in this comprehensive course.
Learn how to transform biotech innovations into successful business ventures through strategic planning and market evaluation in this comprehensive course.
This comprehensive course bridges the gap between scientific discovery and commercial success in biotechnology. Designed for scientists and entrepreneurs, it provides essential knowledge for evaluating biotech innovations' market potential and developing effective business strategies. Students learn to assess business opportunities, understand biotech-specific business models, and create strategic plans for market entry. The course, offered by Technical University of Munich, combines academic expertise with practical insights from industry experts and successful entrepreneurs. Participants gain hands-on experience in evaluating biotech innovations and developing business models while learning crucial steps for launching a biotech venture.
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What you'll learn
Understand the specific challenges and opportunities in biotech entrepreneurship
Learn to assess business potential using qualitative and quantitative methods
Master the business model concept for biotechnology ventures
Develop strategic planning skills for bringing biotech innovations to market
Understand how to evaluate and protect intellectual property
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There are 4 modules in this course
The course focuses on transforming biotechnology innovations into successful business ventures. It covers key aspects of biotech entrepreneurship, including market assessment, business model development, and strategic planning. Students learn to evaluate the commercial potential of biotech innovations, understand industry-specific challenges, and develop effective business strategies. The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with practical insights from industry experts, preparing participants to navigate the unique challenges of biotech commercialization.
Understanding the Business of Biotechnology
Module 1
Assessing Your Idea
Module 2
Modeling Your Business
Module 3
Getting Started
Module 4
Fee Structure
Instructors
6 Courses
Biotech Expert and Entrepreneurial Finance Researcher at TUM
Dr. Svenja Jarchow serves as the Managing Director of the Center for Entrepreneurial and Financial Studies at the Technical University of Munich, combining her expertise in molecular biotechnology with entrepreneurial finance. With a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Molecular Biotechnology and a Doctorate in Management Studies focusing on Entrepreneurial Finance, she leads groundbreaking initiatives at the intersection of science and business. As a post-doc researcher and project leader at the Chair in Entrepreneurial Finance, she heads the BMBF-funded research project 'Biotech Ecosystem Germany' and has developed an innovative edX course program 'Realizing Biotech Innovation - A Business Guide for Scientists.' Her unique background enables her to bridge the gap between scientific innovation and market implementation, helping biotechnology entrepreneurs navigate business challenges and secure financial resources for their ventures
6 Courses
Corporate Venture Capital Researcher at TUM's Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
Stefanie Weniger is a doctoral candidate at the Center for Entrepreneurial and Financial Studies at the Technical University of Munich, where she specializes in Corporate Venture Capital research. With a Master's degree in Management Studies, she focuses on understanding the dynamics between entrepreneurs and venture capital financing. Her research examines entrepreneurs' preferences in choosing between corporate and independent venture capital, investigating how ventures' resource needs and exit strategies influence financing decisions. She is passionate about supporting entrepreneurs in bringing their innovations to market and contributes to the development of effective financing strategies for startups. Through her work, she aims to enhance understanding of corporate venture capital's role in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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