BIO Professional Development

Through a curated network of education alliance partners, BIO offers industry professionals executive training and development resources for accelerating career growth

06/14/2025  -  06/15/2025  |  8:00 AM  -  6:30 PM  EDT

Become a Biotech or MedTech Entrepreneur

The Become a Biotech or MedTech Entrepreneur course covers everything from starting a company to specific market tactics. Suitable for scientists transitioning to industry, early-stage companies seeking partners or investment, and individuals with product ideas. Learn from experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts, gain critical resources, and save time with a comprehensive course.

Who should take this course?

  • Scientists and investigators who want to transition into industry.
  • An early-stage company with technology and resources looking for additional investment or partners.
  • People who have an idea for a product and want to know what steps they need to take to bring it to life in the marketplace.
  • University technology transfer looking for entrepreneurs to take their spinouts.

Each year, faculty from the event’s host region bring fresh insights to the program, while a core faculty returns to present material that has proven effective throughout the years. This two-day course will be held in-person, June 14--15, 2025, in Boston, Mass. To add this course to your Convention registration, click the Register button.

Interested in only registering for an in-person course in Boston? If you do not plan to attend the Convention but would like to register for a course only, please see the registration instructions and use the registration code provided below. 

COURSE-ONLY REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

  • Go to our REGISTRATION WEBSITE
  • Start New Registration
  • Enter your Email, First Name, Last Name, and Company. 
  • Select “Continue”
  • Provide requested personal information.
  • Enter the code STAND25 in the first “Registration Code” box and select “Apply Code.”
  • Select “Next”
  • Complete the required fields. 
  • Review your information on the “Review and Check Out” page and select “Next” for payment options and to complete the registration.
  • An e-mail confirmation will be sent automatically from the registration system. Please check your email filters if you do not receive them before contacting BIO.

If you have any questions about the registration process, please contact the registration team at customercare@bio.org or call (202) 962-6655. 

Have additional questions about the BIO Professional Development Program? Please email: courseshelp@bio.org

 

Instructors (click photos to view bios)

Takeaways

  • Learn from experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts who have done it before.
  • Get access to all the critical resources and information you need.
  • Gain insight into the specific tactics that work in different market segments and situations.
  • Save time by learning from a comprehensive course that covers everything you need to know.

Download Course Syllabus

2024 Agenda: Become a Biotech or MedTech Entrepreneur
Course Price:
$1,200 USD
BIO Member Price:
$960 USD
Course Length:
2 days (June 14--15, 2025: Boston, Mass.)
Course Level:
Introductory
Completion Period:
June 15, 2025
Course Format:
In Person

Certificate Requirements

  • Attend the entire in-person course
  • Complete course evaluation within two weeks of the course end date
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