Business opportunities: from science to impact

Aim:

Participants will will gain an understanding of how biomedical research can create impact through quality-driven research, technology translation, patents, venture capital, business development and effective engagement with healthcare, industry and society.

For:

All PRBB community, with particular relevance for PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, clinicians and research support professionals interested in research translation and impact.

Language:

English

Contents:

Biomedical research is increasingly expected to generate societal, clinical and economic impact beyond scientific publications. Researchers are therefore required to understand not only how excellent science is conducted, but also how discoveries can be translated into healthcare innovations, collaborations with industry, public engagement and evidence of impact. This course introduces participants to the innovation ecosystem and provides practical tools to navigate technology transfer, research valorisation, strategic partnerships and impact generation throughout the research lifecycle.

Participants will:

• Identify research results with translational and commercial potential.
• Gain a practical understanding of intellectual property, technology transfer and translational pathways.
• Learn how to engage with industry, healthcare stakeholders, patients and society throughout the innovation process.
• Understand the fundamentals of business development, market validation and value proposition design.
• Develop an impact-oriented mindset applicable to academic and non-academic careers.
• Getting to know the life science sector
• Learning how to read patents and search patent data bases for research relevant information
• Understanding different types of financing from venture capital to crowdfunding
• Elements of a business plan and how to develop commercial ideas

The course consists of several sessions. You should be able to attend all of them.

Study commitment:

Between sessions, participants will apply the concepts covered in class to their own research project.

For any issue regarding attendance before or during the course, please note that you should contact the Intervals team directly by sending an email to intervals@prbb.org.

Other relevant information

Please notet that this workshop covers the same content as the course "Business opportunities in science and beyond"  which was offered until 2025.

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