Build the venture
behind your innovation
For life sciences founders ready to take their venture to the next level
5 residential modules · January–June 2027 · 40+ experts · selected cohort
Building a life science venture is a journey
with new challenges at every stage
As your venture evolves, new challenges emerge. How do you navigate regulation,
make sound financial decisions, enter the market, build a high-performing team
and lead with confidence?
Over five modules of 2.5 days each, the BioBusiness Masterclass supports life sciences
professionals to strengthen their strategic, commercial, financial and leadership
capabilities needed to build successful, mission-driven life sciences ventures.
What you’ll gain
Challenge your thinking
with 40+ experts across the life sciences ecosystem
Get personalised feedback
from experienced entrepreneurs and investors
Work on your own venture
to further develop your business strategy
Build your leadership skills
to grow your team and venture
Trusted and ambitious peers
of ~16 founders and professionals
Join a lifelong community
and network of 25 years BBM alumni
NEW FOR 2027
Combining life sciences business expertise with the leadership to make your venture succeed.
Expanded for 2027 with advanced venture-building, team and leadership topics tailored to the realities of life sciences entrepreneurship.
Founder & team dynamics
First hires & culture
Market access (extended)
Reimbursement
Deal terms & due dilligence
Explore the full curriculum
Tolvac Therapeutics
2026 WINNER
Winner of the 2026 BioBusiness Masterclass and the €25,000 Venture Prize
€25,000
VENTURE PRIZE
Awarded to the strongest business plan and final pitch at the Final Jury Day.
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.
Together with my peers, coaches and professional lecturers, I brought the business plan of Toxys to the next level. The BioBusiness Masterclass is a ‘Must-Do’ for all aspiring entrepreneurs in the life sciences.
The BioBusiness Masterclass is an amazing program that helped me develop a lot. The invited speakers are interesting and from high quality, and the 3-day modules 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.
Learn from 40+ founders, investors and industry experts
Who should apply?
This program is designed for: 
(Co)-founders of life sciences ventures Life Science professionals and business developers
Join a powerful community
A lifelong network of founders, experts, investors and alumni who support your growth long after the Masterclass.
