Building a Biotech Venture

• Trainees will attend an introductory event to learn more about the program and have a chance to connect with the community
• They will then be supported in the process of building a team of 3-5 members who are all driven subject matter experts eager to translate their research

Venture Development (January-March)– Ten teams will develop their ventures with guidance and training through mentorship and workshop programing. Workshops will be run by industry experts to help in scaling their ventures and prepare them for the pitch competition.

• Workshop 1: Mentor introduction event (January)
• Workshop 2: Intellectual property (January)
• Workshop 3: Clinical translation and regulatory affairs (February)
• Workshop 4: Early-stage investment (February)
• Workshop 5: Pitching and presentation skills workshop (March)

Teams are also invited to join the H2i community to access our multiple program streams. From Accelera sessions to one-on-one mentorship, trainees will learn to shape their ideas into effective, impactful ventures.

Teams will receive pitch coaching, and compete in a pitch competition to a panel of industry experts. Teams accepted into the Venture Development phase of the program are eligible to participate in the Pitch Development phase but will need to submit a separate application once it opens in late February. Select teams will pitch for a chance to receive $25,000 (first place) or $10,000 (second place) in research funding.