BioEntrepreneurship & Innovation (BEI) program, Module A

Date

22.10.2025 13:00 - 05.11.2025 17:00

Location

Campus Schlieren

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The BEI Program is tailored for MDs, PhDs, Post-Docs, and life sciences researchers from UZH, ETH, University Hospitals, and Swiss academic centers who are eager to translate their research into impactful innovations.

Whether you’re curious about entrepreneurship or simply want to develop valuable, transferable skills for your career, Module A, Kickoff of the BioEntrepreneurship & Innovation (BEI) Program is for you.

Key Features of Module A:
- Team formation: Collaborate with peers to build diverse entrepreneurial teams.
- Idea development: Bring your own business idea or contribute to existing projects.
- Business pitching: Learn to craft and present compelling pitches.
- Insights from Entrepreneurs-in-Residence: Gain knowledge from experienced start-up founders in BioTech, MedTech, and Pharma.

Participants who successfully complete Module A can earn 1 ECTS credit. Successful completion of Module A is a prerequisite for enrolling in Module B, Fundamentals, which delves deeper into essential bio-entrepreneurial topics.

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