Commercialisation for Biotech

Purpose and Aims
This course empowers biotech scientists to translate groundbreaking research into viable commercial opportunities. Designed to bridge the gap between science and business, it equips learners with the tools and strategies needed to identify applications, assess market potential, secure funding, and navigate the innovation ecosystem. The course focuses on leveraging deep tech advancements to address real-world challenges and drive impactful solutions.

Target Audience

• Early to mid-career scientists, researchers, and academics in the biotech field.
  PhD students or postdoctoral researchers exploring entrepreneurship.
  Innovators seeking to understand how to commercialize biotech-based innovations.
  Professionals transitioning from research roles to business or startup leadership.

Key Knowledge and Skills
By completing the course, learners will:

• Understand the process of turning biotech innovations into market-ready solutions.
  Analyze and evaluate research for its commercial potential.
  Gain insights into intellectual property (IP) protection and regulatory pathways.
  Develop skills in market analysis, business planning, and pitching to investors.
  Explore funding mechanisms, including venture capital, grants, and public-private partnerships.
  Learn to navigate the ethical, societal, and sustainability implications of biotech innovation.

Course Structure and Syllabus
The course is modular and centers on the deep tech elements of biotech innovation.

Module 1: Foundations of Biotech Commercialisation

Overview of biotech markets and emerging trends.
The innovation pipeline: From bench to market.

Module 2: Identifying Research Applications

Frameworks for brainstorming applications of deep tech in biotech.
Techniques for identifying unmet needs and innovation gaps.

Module 3: Intellectual Property and Regulatory Landscapes

Deep dive into IP strategy for biotechnology.
Navigating global regulatory pathways.

Module 4: Market Analysis and Business Planning

Assessing market size and competition.
Structuring a viable business plan.

Module 5: Financing Biotech Ventures

Understanding the funding landscape: VC, grants, and accelerators.
Building investor-ready pitch decks.

Module 6: Ethics, Impact, and Sustainability in Deep Tech Biotech

Ethical considerations in biotech commercialization.
Strategies for creating socially responsible and sustainable biotech solutions.

Teaching and Assessment
Teaching Methods:

Interactive lectures delivered by industry experts, entrepreneurs, and academics.
Case studies of successful biotech startups.
Hands-on workshops focusing on pitching, IP drafting, and market research.
Group projects to simulate the startup process.
Assessment:

A final project involving the development of a commercialization strategy for a biotech innovation, assessed via a written report and pitch presentation.
Ongoing participation in discussions and peer-reviewed assignments.
This course provides a robust, interdisciplinary approach to biotech commercialization, combining technical depth with practical business insights to prepare scientists to lead the biotech innovations of tomorrow.