Empowering Future
Biotech Innovators

Entrepreneurial Capacity Building Programme for Students and Staff

Free and online

What is it About?

Biotechnology is transforming our world — tackling disease, improving food systems, reducing emissions, and driving sustainable innovation. But science alone doesn’t create change. The Biotech Entrepreneurship Training Programme helps bridge the gap between research and real-world application, giving students, researchers, and staff the entrepreneurial mindset and tools needed to bring biotech innovations to life.

This free, fully online programme is part of the European EIT Higher Education initiative and offers a hands-on introduction to biotech innovation, technology transfer, and venture creation.

Choose your track:

Dates: October 2025 to December 2025

Who Should Apply?

No prior experience in entrepreneurship is required.

For Students:

Students and researchers with an interest in biotechnology.
Bachelor, Master’s, PhDs, researchers, all are invited!
Anyone interested in exploring the commercial or societal potential of biotech solutions.

For Staff:

Professors, lecturers, researchers, or university staff in project management, communication, administration, or support services.
If you’re interested in helping your university become more innovation-driven and better connected to the biotech ecosystem.

What You’ll Learn & Get

I am a...

Student / Researcher

As a participant, you'll benefit from fully online, free-of-charge training, equipping you with essential skills and valuable opportunities.

Member of Staff

As a participant, you'll benefit from fully online, free-of-charge training, equipping you with essential skills and valuable opportunities.

What You'll Learn: You'll gain core skills to navigate the world of biotech innovation:

Identify and evaluate real-world biotech opportunities
Explore IP strategy and technology transfer pathways
Understand how biotech startups build business models
Develop a real or hypothetical idea into a mini innovation project
Communicate scientific ideas with clarity and impact - to funders, partners, or the public

What You’ll Get:

Official Certificate of Completion (Entrepreneurship Capacity Building Programme for Students)
Invitation to a Biotech Career & Industry Event (WP2 alumni only)
Fast-track access to a follow-up programme (WP4) for those with startup ideas
Opportunities to access internships and biotech project work
Become part of a dynamic European community

Structure: 12 interactive online modules, hands-on activities, keynotes from biotech entrepreneurs.

Time Commitment: ~50–60 hours total, self-paced with live sessions for selected workshops.

What You'll Learn: This programme supports staff in playing a more active role in building an innovation-ready university. You'll gain tools to:

Promote entrepreneurial thinking in teaching, research, or operations
Support students and researchers on their innovation journeys
Engage with tech transfer offices, IP strategies, and funding mechanisms
Explore your institution's role in regional biotech innovation ecosystems
Design practical actions that can drive institutional change - from course design to strategy

What You'll Get:

Official Certificate of Completion (Entrepreneurship Capacity Building in Biotech Higher Education)
Practical Tools - Ready-to-use frameworks to apply entrepreneurial thinking in your teaching, project work, or institutional strategy
Peer Exchange Opportunities - Connect with other staff across Europe working to advance innovation in universities
Inspiration to Champion Innovation - Gain confidence and ideas to influence change in your department or team

Structure: 6 online modules (asynchronous, self-paced), hands-on activities, live interactive workshop.

Time Commitment: Approx. 13 hours total (designed to be manageable alongside your regular workload).

Key Benefits

All our trainings are fully online and free. You’ll earn an Official Certificate of Completion, join a dynamic European community , and gain practical tools and networking opportunities to boost your career and inspire innovation.

Official Certificate of Completion

Access to a European Community

Practical Tools & Frameworks

Networking & Peer Exchange Opportunities

Career & Innovation Opportunities

Timeline

Phase	Dates	Description
Registration Opens	21st of July until December 2025	Sign up via the online form
Info Session	Wednesday 17 of September, 2025	Live online session: meet the organisers, ask questions, and learn how it works
Programme Kick-Off	Wednesday October 1, 2025	Kick off event - Access to modules, activities, and live sessions begins
Learning Phase	October 2025 – December 2025	Self-paced modules, hands-on activities, and expert keynotes. (~50–60 hours total)
Programme Ends	30th of January	Submit final activities and receive your certificate
Career & Industry Event	February / March 2026 (TBC)	Exclusive to WP2 alumni — meet biotech employers and startups

For Ecosystem Partners
Want to Get Involved?

The programme welcomes engagement from companies, startups, incubators, accelerators, and innovation ecosystem actors who wish to connect with our students and staff.

Ways to Get Involved:

Hosting interns or project-based roles
Contributing to challenge case studies
Joining events as a speaker
Sharing opportunities with entrepreneurial students
Receiving updates about future collaboration

Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs

Who can participate?

Students (Bachelor, Master’s, PhD), early-stage researchers, academic staff (teaching or research), and non-academic staff (admin, project support, innovation officers) from any institution interested in biotechnology.

Is there a cost?

No — the programme is 100% free of charge, thanks to EIT Higher Education Initiative funding.

Can I do both the student/researcher and staff tracks?

No, you should choose the programme that best fits your role.

How are the activities delivered?

All modules and activities are online. Some workshops or mentoring sessions may be scheduled live, with recordings available.

Register today!

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Contact / Help

We would love to hear from you!

For any enquiries related to the programme or registration, you can reach us at:
training@biotech-project.eu

Empowering Future Biotech Innovators