Life Science Innovation- From Vision to Commercialization

An Executive Program for Tuscan Life Science Entrepreneurs and Executives organized in Tuscany by the Agency of Economic Promotion (Toscana Promozione) and the Italian Trade Commission (ICE).

Designed to address the business development needs of Italy's growing life science industry, an intensive three-day introductory course comprised of lectures, panel discussions, problem sets, case studies and real-time critique of business plans and presentations was held at Toscana Promozione's premises on 27-29th May.

Course Objectives:
This introductory course provided participants with the fundamental strategies and skills that are necessary to form, launch and operate a life science company -- especially those engaged in product development for the global healthcare market. Offered with the discipline of a rigorous academic program, this workshop combines practical insights from a diverse faculty with industry experience in an intimate, collaborative setting.

Key Topics:
- Overview of the strengths and challenges of the Italian infrastructure for entrepreneurial development - life science parks, incubators,
- Bank Foundations, venture capital, government support
- Project, product or company?
- How to assess and qualify technologies as a basis for starting a company
- The start-up process
- Business models -- Understanding the value chain

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