Join a 5-month journey designed to support scientists, researchers, students, innovators, startups, and SMEs interested in translating scientific results, ideas, and inventions into solutions to improve human health.

The Training Programme will offer lessons, coaching by mentors, support from professionals and key opinion leaders, and hands-on activities to guide participants in preparing a business and technology development plan to present to investors and industry at the Programme Final Event in February 2027.

Programme Overview

  • 5 residential workshops
  1. The 3-day “Workshop on European Successful Case Studies”, showcasing examples of successful startups from the Bio Innovation Institute, xista and VHIO.
  2. 3 hands-on workshops on IP protection, business development and communication.
  3. The Final event with a Pitch session and an open discussion about “Open Innovation” with experts from industry, academia and VCs.
  • A series of online learning modules covering key topics such as IP, business planning, regulatory pathways, project management, communication, and investor engagement.

Candidates at every career stage and with every level of experience are welcome to apply. Previous entrepreneurial experience is not required.

09/10 – IP basics, exam, strategy, and examples, online
16/10 – Trade secrets, know-how and copyright, online
21-23/10 – Workshop on European Successful Case Studies, in-person
30/10 – Write your own patent application, in-person
06/11 – Business model canvas and hands-on activities, in-person
13/11 – From Science to Market: Business Planning in Health Care Innovation. Health Technology Assessment, in-person.                            20/11 – From Science to Market: Business Planning in Health Care Innovation. Business Plan, online
27/11 – Basics of Project Management, online
04/12 – Federated learning, online
11/12 – Randomised clinical trials, online
18/12 – Regulatory and data management, online
13/12 – Communication and marketing, online
15/12 – Communication and marketing, in-person
22-29/01 – Talk to your mentor
18-19/02 – Final Event, in-person

What you will gain:
Training & Mentoring

  • Gain practical insights into the creation and growth of life sciences startups
  • Understand key steps in the transition from research to entrepreneurship
  • Learn from experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and technology transfer professionals

Team building
Develop and refine ideas through structured group activities and peer-to-peer exchange

Networking
Connect with researchers, innovators, mentors, investors, and industry experts

Apply here by September 13th.

 

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