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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 Program (1 Week, Summer - In-Person)

An Essential Launchpad for Success

The Entrepreneur Readiness Program 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 to Friday, August 4 to 8.

Modality:

100% face-to-face.

Key activities:

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

Weekly Program Breakdown (12 Weeks - Entrepreneur Studio)

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.

– Why I-Corps

– Introduction to Customer Discovery

– Value Proposition

– Defining Unmet Needs

– Customer discovery best practices

– Essentials of interviewing

– Scouting potential co-founders and/or team members

– Competitive Landscaping

– Market sizing

– Total addressable market (TAM), serviceable available market (SAM), and share of the market (SOM)

– Customer Segmentation

– Product development and regulatory pathways

– Minimal Viable Product (MVP)

– Corporate governance and capital raising

– Strategic IP

– Transactions

– Revenue Models

– Business Development Models

– Strategic financial modeling

– Operational financial planning

– Funding Pathways

– CSIT Programs

– NJEDA / Venture Evergreen Prog.

– Next Steps and Programs

– Pitch deck preparation (if needed) and finalization

– Pitch deck presentation

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

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