Entrepreneurship
Learning Pathway

Entrepreneurship Bootcamp Timeline
Week of July 6
Pre-training
Assessment, orientation,
access to preparatory material
and support (virtual)
July 20 - 24
Entrepreneurship Bootcamp
Training, networking, pitching
in front of investors
(in person)
Week of Aug 3
Post-training
Assessment and
Action Plan
(virtual)
After 6 months
Follow-up
Program Impact
Survey
(virtual)
Total: 40h
July 20–24, 2026

Entrepreneurship Bootcamp

The OBIO® Entrepreneurship Bootcamp is designed for trainees leading life sciences ventures at the pre-seed stage, with at least an invention disclosure filed with their institution. Trainee-entrepreneurs will receive individualized support to identify skills and knowledge gaps, while accessing tailored resources and mentorship to advance their venture towards its next milestone.

3½-day intensive Trainee entrepreneurs Pitch to investors
Apply for ENGAGE Eligibility form
To apply
  1. 01 Apply to the ENGAGE program for Training Credits If you are not part of the program already
  2. 02 Complete the Eligibility form
Travel & accommodation support For participants travelling 2+ hours to the training site.
01 — Curriculum

Topics covered

Market & Industry Insights

  • Market overview & forecast
  • Market access overview

Product Development, Commercialization & IP

  • Overview of product development
  • Commercialization pathways
  • Commercialization of research
  • Scientific & clinical validation
  • Intellectual property strategy
  • Licensing — terms, mechanics, negotiations

Regulatory & Legal

  • Regulatory overview
  • Regulatory process & approvals
  • Incorporation & corporate structure strategies

Business Planning, Finance & Growth

  • Business plans, budgeting & financial forecasting
  • Financing — Seed, Angel, VC, Family Trust, Big Pharma
  • Introduction to exit strategies
  • Non-dilutive funding
02 — Experience

Hands-on workshops, expert panels & networking

Workshop

Pitch clinic with investor feedback

Workshop

Target Product Profile workshop

Workshop

Regulatory Strategy workshop

Workshop

Business Plan development

Panel

Startup founders panel

Panel

Commercialization panel

03 — Bootcamp Impact

Outcomes from past cohorts

100%
Gained valuable connections with entrepreneurs, industry experts & advisors.
100%
Increased understanding of the skills and knowledge needed to launch a start-up.
95%
Improved their understanding of pitch-deck preparation and funding strategies.

Based on participant surveys from previous bootcamps; results reflect ratings of 4 or 5 (satisfied or very satisfied).

04 — Voices

What participants have to say

“

The Entrepreneurship Bootcamp has been a transformative experience for me. The well-curated sessions and expert insights have significantly enhanced my understanding of entrepreneurship. I highly recommend it!

Past Participant
“

This Bootcamp exceeded my expectations by delivering a comprehensive overview of the essential aspects of launching and nurturing a startup. It is a highly interactive and knowledge-packed training program that I would highly recommend to anyone interested in the biotech entrepreneurship realm.

Past Participant
“

The Entrepreneurship Bootcamp offers crucial insights to scientists who want to learn about the process of transforming discoveries into practical products.

Past Participant