Financing Biotech Innovation

To harvest the enormous potential of ground-breaking research in the field of biotechnology, large amounts of financing are needed. From the first lab results to a commercially viable product, many years go by, and much money is burned. Thus, financing is the key to making biotechnology innovations accessible to everyone. By the end of this course, you will have the confidence to talk to and convince investors to fund your endeavor. To do so, the course offers an introduction to financing and discusses the different motivations of those involved in financing. It will also enable you to evaluate different sources of financing. Moreover, it will establish an understanding of the challenges faced during the fundraising process, such as valuing a company, the legal aspects of an investment contract, or pitching your company to investors. Thereby, it will provide you with the confidence of managing the fundraising process and communicating your project effectively to any type of financial backer

• Understand factors driving investor decisions
• Evaluate various sources of venture financing
• Master the financing process including negotiations and valuation
• Communicate and pitch business ideas effectively

• Basic familiarity with relevant terminology
• Willingness to engage in applied exercises