Business Creation Life Sciences

This 5-day hybrid workshop, "Business Creation Life Sciences," is designed to guide aspiring entrepreneurs through the intricate process of transforming their life sciences innovations into viable businesses. Participants will gain practical skills and knowledge essential for developing their ideas, covering crucial aspects like identifying market opportunities, crafting robust business strategies, and securing funding. The program acknowledges the significant role of research and development in the life sciences sector.

What to expect

• Comprehensive training covering all critical elements for launching a successful life science startup
• Expert guidance from experienced entrepreneurs and industry leaders
• Networking opportunities with fellow entrepreneurs, trainers, and potential investors
• Hands-on learning through practical sessions directly applicable to your startup journey
• Learn to deliver unique customer value and develop go-to-market and IP strategies
• Understand how to identify your market, convince customers, and navigate regulatory paths
• Define your business development plan, including roadmap and financial planning
• Build a winning team, covering co-founder dynamics, advisors, and shareholder agreements
• Secure funding for your startup through early-stage fundraising and a final pitch to investors

Agenda

Day 1: Deliver Unique Customer Value Focus on go-to-market and intellectual property strategy (on-site) Day 2: Identify Your Market and Convince Customers Covering regulatory pathways and incorporation strategy (online) Day 3: Define Your Business Development Plan Focusing on roadmap and financial planning (online) Day 4: Build a Winning Team Exploring co-founder dynamics, choosing advisors, term sheets, and shareholder agreements (online) Day 5: Secure Funding for Your Startup Featuring an early-stage fundraising session and a final pitch in front of investors (on-site)

Who should attend

This program is ideal for aspiring entrepreneurs in the life sciences sector, including students, PhDs, and postdocs, who are looking to transform their scientific innovations into successful and impactful businesses.

About the host

Innosuisse is the Swiss Innovation Agency, dedicated to promoting science-based innovation in Switzerland. Venturelab is a national platform that supports high-tech startups in building world-class companies through various programs and initiatives.