Discovery Foundation’s Business Mentorship Program
To mark the 25th and 40th anniversaries of the the SBN and SCWIST, we have partnered with the Discovery Foundation to launch a new Business Mentorship Program. Aligned with global Biotechnology week, the Discovery Foundation’s Business Mentorship Program in collaboration with SBN-SWCIST aims to support the next generation of Biotechnology Entrepreneurs.
This week-long intensive program will consist of a series of half day workshops, networking opportunities, one-on-one mentoring sessions and culminate in a pitch competition which will provide a cash award and in-kind prizes to the top three participants to kick-start their Biotechnology venture.
Why be a Mentee?
- Understand the process of establishing a start-up company in the Biotechnology Industry from incorporating a business, developing a business strategy to IPO’s or acquisitions
- Develop a business plan and business model under the guidance of a mentor
- Develop an understanding of start-up company fundraising, how to conduct market assessments, and determining company valuation
- Gain a basic understanding of intellectual property and licensing
- Develop an understanding of the role racial and gender inequality plays in the workplace and the actionable items we can take towards mitigating bias
Application deadline extended until Sept 17th
