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Syllabus

Entrepreneur Training Program Syllabus

Preparation Week

Preparation Before the Program Starts

Prior to the official start of the program, participants will receive pre-assignments and individual assessment tools to maximize their learning. These materials will help assess leadership skills, adaptability and business readiness, ensuring that each entrepreneur starts with a solid foundation.

Materials provided prior to the start of the program:

Individual assessments of leadership and entrepreneurial skills.

Introductory readings and resources on the life sciences startup ecosystem.

First idea validation assignments.

Entrepreneur Readiness Week (1 Week, Summer - In-Person)

An Essential Launchpad for Success

The Entrepreneur Readiness Week is a fundamental and intensive 1-week phase designed to maximize the potential of entrepreneurs before entering the next stage of the program.

At the end of this week, participants will have a deep understanding of their strengths in leadership, communication skills and strategic skills for startup creation.

Duration: Monday, Aug. 17, Tuesday, Aug. 18, and Friday, Aug. 21

Modality:

Hybrid:

  • Monday and Tuesday – Virtual
  • Friday – In person (optional, but strongly recommended)

Key activities:

  • Interactive workshops and lectures.
  • Pre-course evaluations.
  • Business skills benchmarks.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Startup

Program Overview – Weekly Theme Focus

This 12-week builds the venture by providing the essential building blocks required for a life science startup, from uncovering market needs and defining value From week to week, participants refine their strategies, validate assumptions, and set the stage for meaningful growth and investment. Below is a weekly breakdown of the topics to be covered.

Foundations of academic entrepreneurship, customer discovery, and program expectations.
Crafting compelling value propositions and identifying meaningful unmet needs.
Best practices for engaging stakeholders and refining early-stage insights.
Strategies for building strong teams and analyzing competitors in the landscape.
Estimating opportunity size and target customer segments.
Designing minimum viable products and understanding regulatory frameworks.
Navigating intellectual property, corporate governance, and early-stage funding.
Exploring revenue strategies and forming meaningful industry partnerships.
Strategic and operational financial planning, plus effective external messaging.
Public/private funding programs and preparing for venture readiness.
Cohort ventures present their final pitches to mentors, partners, and invited guests.

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The program is designed for entrepreneurs committed to the creation and financing of life sciences startups.

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