Content
• What is entrepreneurship, and am I the right type for it?
• The role of startups in life sciences / healthcare economy
• How to build a startup (e.g., market assessment, patents,
fundraising, mentors, support opportunities, exit strategies, etc.)
• Understanding the "business world"
• Discussion and Q&A session with a founder

Format
• 1-day seminar, held in person in Freising
• Includes lecture component & group discussions
• In German (English available in the future in case of demand)
• Organizer: Graduate Center of Life Sciences
• Food & drinks included

Learning Objectives
Acquire Knowledge
• Fundamentals of academic entrepreneurship
• Specifics of startups and tech transfer in the life sciences
Acquire Skills
• Identifying the transfer potential of research
• Exploring personal suitability for entrepreneurship

Relevance of the Seminar for Doctoral Students
• Learnings are valuable for all career paths – academia, industry,
or startups
• Improve research – e.g., gain insights into alternative funding
opportunities and improving communication skills.
• No IP concerns – discussions are not based on personal IP

If this course meets your interest or your curiosity, please register via https://www.docgs.tum.de/de/node/1026431