The BioEntrepreneur Boot Camp is a four-week intensive program for (prospective) startup teams in the life sciences sector. During this time, you'll work intensively on the detailed development of your business concept and validate the feasibility of your project through expert interviews. Weekly, two-day on-site workshops alternate with off-site expert discussions.
In the on-site workshops, which take place in German or English, you will work together with experts on topics such as: business model design, company structure, business development, intellectual property protection, product development, approval, reimbursement, public funding and start-up competitions, venture capital financing options, company valuation and investor relations.
You'll also learn how to conduct meaningful expert interviews to validate your business idea. In weekly peer-to-peer sessions, you'll receive feedback on the progress of your business concept. Experienced biotech founders and subject matter experts will provide valuable input in presentations and panel discussions. In the concluding pitch training, you'll learn how to structure and present your company presentation convincingly in English.
On the way to the “world of biotech business”
Off-site, you will independently conduct weekly discussions with experts, potential customers, and other stakeholders of your future company to validate your business concept and complete your product development plan. You will incorporate the insights gained into your business concept, present it weekly, and receive feedback. BioM will assist you in connecting with the relevant experts and also offer you networking opportunities: You will be a guest at the BioEntrepreneur Lounge and meet members of the BioM Mentor Circle.
On the last day of the boot camp, the Acceleration Day, you will present your developed business concept to representatives of the biotech community and will be welcomed into the “world of biotech business” with a farewell party.
Dates
On-site workshops: May 3, 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 24, 26, 2017
Acceleration Day: May 29, 2017
Target group
Graduates, doctoral students, natural scientists, doctors, engineers, and professionals in the life sciences sector who can commit to intensive work on their business concept for a period of four weeks.
Conditions of participation and application procedure
Your team is based in Bavaria, consists of at least two to three people, and is working on a patentable product idea in the life sciences field. At least two members of your team are required to participate in the on-site workshops and evening events throughout the day, and to devote time to the off-site days to conduct expert interviews and further develop the business concept. BioM will select suitable teams from the applications received, as the number of participants is limited.
Participation fee: € 200 per person
Application: If you are interested, please request the application form by email from Angelika Leppert, leppert@bio-m.org and send it back completed.
Application deadline: April 4, 2017
If you have any questions, please contact Angelika Leppert: Tel. 089 89 96 79 – 33, leppert@bio-m.org
