Unit 1:
Introduction to Entrepreneurship in Biomedical Sciences, Overview of the entrepreneurial ecosystem, Role of entrepreneurship in translating biomedical research into products and services, Introduction to business model canvas and lean start up methodology
Unit 2:
Identifying Opportunities in Biomedical Innovation, Trends and opportunities in biomedical research and healthcare, Needs assessment and market analysis, Identifying unmet clinical needs and customer pain points
Unit 3:
Business Planning and Strategy Development, Business model development and validation, Strategic planning and competitive analysis, Value proposition design and customer segmentation
Unit 4:
Intellectual Property Management and Technology Transfer, Basics of intellectual property (IP) protection, Patenting process and strategies for IP management, Licensing agreements and technology transfer in academia-industry partnerships
Unit 5:
Funding and Financing in Biomedical Entrepreneurship, Sources of funding for biomedical startups (grants, angel investors, venture capital), Pitching and fundraising strategies, Financial modeling and valuation techniques
Unit 6:
Regulatory Affairs and Compliance in Biomedical Ventures, Overview of regulatory pathways for medical devices, diagnostics, and therapeutics, Compliance with FDA regulations and other regulatory agencies, Quality management systems and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Unit 7:
Case Studies of Successful Biomedical Startups, Analysis of successful entrepreneurial ventures in biotechnology, medical devices, and digital health, Lessons learned from real-world examples of biomedical innovation and commercialization
Unit 8:
Developing a Business Plan and Pitch Presentation, Components of a business plan (executive summary, market analysis, financial projections, etc.), Pitch deck essentials and effective communication strategies, Peer review and feedback on business plan presentations
