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Course Description

This course takes a hands-on approach to biomedical business development.  Using the current technology portfolio publish on the NIH Office of Technology Transfer web site, students will learn by forming “founder’s teams” to review scientific innovation and commercialization potential to ultimately create a mock company. The course will emphasize technology transfer issues and opportunities related to technology partnerships (from an NIH program perspective). Due diligence will be highlighted. Presentations by entrepreneurs and investors will be highlighted for a "real world" perspective. The course will explore the perspectives of company founders and investors and their contributions to the advancement of science through business creation. For a final grade, students will develop, draft, and present a business plan/pitch at the end of the semester.  

Learner Outcomes

When you complete the course successfully, you will be able to:

  • Select and analyze a life science technology for commercial potential
  • Make an investor pitch focused on an NIH technology licensed to your company, highlighting the underlying innovation of the technology, the landscape of competing technologies, a development plan that would de-risk the technology, and a management team to accomplish the goals set out in the development plan
  • Compose an executive summary focused on the company and technology

Microcredential(s):

This course applies toward the Biomedical Translation and Commercialization Endeavor digital badge.

What FAES Learners are Saying

"The practical nature of the course, knowledge and availability of the instructors, and teaching materials shared for the course (supported my learning.)" - FAES Learner
 

Textbook Information

There is no textbook for purchase required for this course.

Prerequisites

Basic or advanced knowledge of science; no business credits required. If you are unsure that you meet the prerequisite requirements, please contact  registrar@faes.org and provide information about your course of interest and background knowledge.

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Section Title
Biomedical Business Development for Scientists
Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
Jan 28, 2026 to Mar 17, 2026
Total Cost (Includes $75 non-refundable technology fee per course when applicable)
Eligible Discounts Can Be Applied at Checkout (2 Credits) $775.00
Potential Discount(s)
Available for Academic Credit
2 Credit(s)
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