Deadline: 21 January 2024
Applications are now open for the WACCBIP Biotechnology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programme 2024 . This initiative is designed to catalyse the emergence of innovative biotech start-ups in Ghana and across Africa.
The components of the programme include:
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- Entrepreneurship Training Course: Equip yourself with the essential tools to translate your biotech ideas into market-ready start-ups. Delivered in collaboration with the Innovation and Incubation Centre of the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), the Office of Research, Innovation and Development (ORID) and the Institute of Applied Science and Technology (IAST).
- Incubation Programme: Encourage your fledgling business with dedicated support and resources, promoting growth and sustainability.
- Funding scheme: Unlock the potential of your research projects with a funding scheme tailored to exceptional endeavours.
Course content
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- The Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
- Global Biotechnology Ecosystem [Time with Industry]
- The fundamentals of product development
- Business development
- Fundamentals of pitch development/DNA and pitch practice
Financing
- Initial funding of up to US$ 5,000 for at least 3 incubator start-ups
- Exploring collaborative financing with partners such as the Resolution Project
Eligibility
Open to:
- WACCBIP fellows, trainees, students and alumni;
- Young biological scientists and interns;
- Biomedical scientists and individuals with a passion for developing biotech start-ups.
Application
Don't miss this opportunity to revolutionise biotech innovation in Africa. Sign up now and be part of the next generation of biotech pioneers!
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