Take Your Biotech Ideas and Career to the Next Level

The mini-MBA to understand Biotech Business
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Comprehensive Modules

Master every aspect of BioBusiness in six modules

Learn from 40+ Experts

Gain insights and feedback from industry leaders 

Personal Development

Strengthen your leadership and interpersonal skills  

Build your network 

Collaborate with peers and expand professional connections

🚀 Open for Registration 2025–2026 Edition

An intensive, hands-on program designed for biotech and life sciences startup founders and professionals ready to drive impact and turn their idea into ventures.

✅ Get trained in finance, intellectual property, product-market fit, business development, and more.
✅ Build leadership, negotiation & media skills
✅ Learn from top entrepreneurs, investors and industry experts
✅ Startup founders develop their business plan and other life science professionals gain hands-on venture experience 
✅ Join a strong peer network of founders & professionals
✅ Pitch to a jury & compete for the €25,000 award

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Six reasons to apply for this Masterclass

1. Master Every Aspect of BioBusiness in Six Modules

The BioBusiness Masterclass covers every crucial element of business in the life sciences through six comprehensive modules with the following topics:

2. Gain knowledge and Feedback from Industry Leaders

Experts will bring cutting-edge knowledge and proven strategies that can transform your business ideas into successful ventures. They offer personalized feedback and constructive opinions on the assignments and business case(s) you develop. This hands-on approach allows you to apply your learning in a practical context, refining your ideas and strategies with the guidance of seasoned professionals.

3. Invaluable Insights from Guest Speakers

Guest speakers across the life sciences will share their successes and groundbreaking insights, as well as important lessons from their own experiences.


Eline van Beest, Gastspreker Module 2

4. Engage in a Network of Successful Entrepeneurs and Alumni

Build your network with successful life sciences entrepreneurs and BioBusiness Masterclass alumni, among which: Carine van den Brink, Cristianne Rijcken, Gerard Platenburg, Henk Viëtor, Inez van der Greef, Kees Recourt and Wietse Mulder. This program offers a unique opportunity to connect with over 40 life sciences entrepreneurs, seasoned lecturers, and professional coaches. Their shared insights and experiences will be a powerful springboard for your own network and career growth.

5. Collaborate in Teams with Highly Innovative Start-Ups and Business Developers

The BioBusiness Masterclass provides the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of participants, such as founders of start-ups, business developers or participants that work for technology transfer organizations. Throughout the program, you will work in teams and be exposed to a variety of business models and ideas. This allows you to develop a deeper understanding of the different stages of business development, from concept to scaling. It will not only help refine your own business strategy but will also allow you to see how others tackle similar problems and broaden your perspective on the challenges and opportunities in the bio-business world.

6. BioBusiness Masterclass Award € 25,000.-

Participants will work in groups to develop their own business cases, culminating in a final presentation to a jury of experts. The most promising start-up with the best presented business plan will be awarded the BioBusiness Masterclass Award and will receive € 25,000.-. This award is kindly provided by Myosotis Investments B.V.

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What Alumni Say

“The BioBusiness Masterclass is a high-pressure environment where you gain invaluable insights for launching a biotech startup. It’s not just about developing hard skills; you also build a strong network and grow personally, ensuring you’re truly ready to take on the entrepreneurial journey.”

Luke van der Koog, Co-Founder and CEO of MimeCure
BioBusiness Masterclass edition 2024-2025

What Alumni Say

“ The BioBusiness Masterclass was an amazing program that helped me develop a lot. The invited speakers are interesting and from high quality, and the 3-day program including overnight stay makes you bond as a group. The intervision sessions with other start-up leads gave me insights that I didn’t obtain in other entrepreneurial courses and made the program special for me.”

Sebas Pronk, Co-Founder of Lumox
BioBusiness Masterclass edition 2024-2025

What Alumni Say

“The BioBusiness Masterclass is an unforgettable learning event. They created a really positive atmosphere in which the participants not just learned a lot, but really got to know each other and sincerely helped each other, -no exceptions. For Clear2Cure, both Samuel Feldmann and I attended and we truly believe it helped us take our business to the next level. Thinking about joining? Don’t hesitate—go for it!”

Jord Stam, Founder of Clear2Cure 
BioBusiness Masterclass 2024-2025

What Alumni Say

“With the BioBusiness Masterclass, I brought the business plan of Toxys to the next level. A ‘Must-Do’ for all aspiring entrepreneurs in the life sciences.”

– Giel Hendriks, CEO Toxys. Winner of the BioBusiness Masterclass Award 2015.

What Alumni Say

“The atmosphere in the BioBusiness Masterclass is very special. The advice of professionals, the group dynamics and the network are invaluable to successfully take the step from researcher to entrepreneur.”

Frank Nijsen Quirem Medical, winner BioBusiness Masterclass Award 2013

What Alumni Say

“You can immediately apply the experiences you gain in the BioBusiness Masterclass to your own company.”

– Kirsten Steinbusch, ChainCraft, winner BioBusiness Masterclass Award 2012

What Alumni Say

“The approachable attitude of experts and the interaction with the group are invaluable when setting up a life sciences company.”

Cristianne Rijcken, Cristal Therapeutics
winner BioBusiness Masterclass Award 2010

What Alumni Say

“We need experienced people to educate scientists about start-ups. Fortunately, the BioBusiness Masterclass features a lot of training in this field.”

– Markwin Velders, VP Operations Kite Pharma.

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