Entrepreneur Training Program
The intensive 13-week program to transform ideas into fundable startups.
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ETP Info Webinar
Mar 11 (Wed) 12 - 1pm
Application Deadline
Aug 7 (Fri) 11:59 PM
About the Entrepreneur Training Program
Program Structure
Entrepreneur Readiness Week (1 week, Summer)
Intensive training to develop leadership skills and assess the viability of your idea.
Entrepreneur Studio (12 weeks, September-December)
Practical learning with virtual sessions, expertise, and in-person meetings to build and scale your venture.
Our Approach to Training
The tools and support you need to transform your innovation into a viable company.
Mentors
Weekly advice from entrepreneurs, investors and industry professionals.
Subject Matter Experts
Access to a community of founders, scientists and investors.
Funding routes
Connections to grants, venture capital and accelerators.
Outcomes
Pitch presentations, business plans, and grant applications.
Mentors & Subject Matter Experts
Mentors, Subject Matter Experts, and Instructors include experienced industry professionals, successful startup founders, and academic experts in life science innovation. They bring decades of combined experience in entrepreneurship, R&D, clinical and commercial, regulatory, legal, IP, leadership and coaching, business and corporate development, and venture investing. Through weekly mentorship sessions and group workshops, they will guide you in refining your value proposition, developing product-market fit, crafting realistic financial models, and pitching and communicating. Additionally, our Mentors, all subject matter experts, will provide specialized insights on topics such as FDA regulations, intellectual property, and financial modeling.
Apply to be Considered.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this program for credit?
The Entrepreneur Training Program is not a for-credit course, but a specialized program focused on real-world business creation.
Do I need to have a team?
Participants may apply solo or as teams, but we encourage entrepreneurs to identify partners or co-founders during the program for the best chance of success.
How is the program delivered?
We hold weekly virtual sessions and three in-person Saturday meetups. Participants are also expected to virtually or in person with their Expert each week.
How much time does this program require?
Expect to spend at least 15 hours a week on customer discovery, plus time for weekly classes, assignments, and expert meetings.
May I sit in or ‘audit’ the class?
No. Participation is highly interactive and builds on learnings from week to week.
What if I can’t commit to all sessions?
The Program is highly dependent on participants completing all required modules. If a participant cannot make a session or otherwise has difficulty participating in the entire course stream, then he/she must contact the ILSE Program Coordinator to determine the next steps, which may include reapplying in the next cycle
Can I continue with or maintain my current employment?
Entrepreneurs often have full-time jobs and commit time to new ventures with or without their employers’ consent or knowledge. It is up to the participant to decide if program commitments, virtual class sessions, Expert meetings, customer interviews, and all deliverables can be met.
What is the cost of the Program?
The Program costs nothing to attend; however, the selection process is highly competitive.
Do participants pay for Experts, and does ILSE take equity in the ventures created?
Not at this time. It is anticipated that, for some ventures, Mentor relationships or collaborations with ILSE may occur. These will be subject to separate agreements to be mutually agreed upon.
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