Certificate in Biotechnology Entrepreneurship
Transform Scientific Innovation into Impactful Ventures
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About the Program
This program bridges the gap between biotechnology innovation and successful commercialization. Students gain practical knowledge in venture creation, regulatory pathways, intellectual property, funding strategies, and leadership within the biotechnology ecosystem.
Designed for scientists, entrepreneurs, and business professionals, this course empowers participants to transform groundbreaking research into scalable, socially responsible biotech enterprises.
Learning Outcomes
🧬 Industry Insight
Understand biotech challenges, opportunities, and commercialization pathways.
📈 Venture Development
Develop business plans and evaluate biotech startup opportunities.
⚖ Regulatory & IP Strategy
Navigate regulatory frameworks and manage intellectual property.
💰 Funding & Investment
Build investor-ready proposals and assess venture capital strategies.
🤝 Strategic Partnerships
Explore collaborations, mergers, acquisitions, and market access strategies.
👥 Leadership & Team Dynamics
Lead cross-functional biotech teams and manage stakeholder relationships.
Course Structure (7 Weeks)
Week 1: Biotechnology & Business Fundamentals
Biotech ecosystem, value chain, opportunity identification, clusters and incubators.
Week 2: Feasibility & Business Models
Customer discovery, biotech business models, validation strategies.
Week 3: Regulatory & Legal Frameworks
NAFDAC, SON, CPC processes, IP strategy, compliance and ethics.
Week 4: Financing Biotechnology Ventures
Angel investors, venture capital, IPO pathways, funding lifecycle.
Week 5: Strategy & Business Planning
Market analysis, partnerships, pricing strategies, startup scaling.
Week 6: Leadership & Team Management
Cross-functional teams, organizational structures, diversity and inclusion.
Week 7: Group Venture Project
Develop and pitch a comprehensive biotech business plan to potential investors.
Delivery Format
Assessment
Evaluation includes examinations, group assignments, business plan development, and a final investor-style pitch presentation.