The mini-MBA for understanding Biotech Business

 Registration for the 2024 edition is closed.

Module 3 of the 2024 edition starts on Wednesday 29th of January 2025
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Welcome to the BioBusiness Masterclass — your gateway to transforming innovative biotech ideas into actionable business solutions. Designed as a mini-MBA, this program empowers life sciences professionals with the skills and networks needed to excel as biotech entrepreneurs or leaders.

Our six-module program covers critical areas such as intellectual property, financial planning, and personal development, ensuring you gain both strategic insights and practical tools to succeed. Collaborate with top-tier experts and like-minded peers while working on real-world business cases and/or your start-up, and take your career to the next level.

Join us at the beautiful De Baak Seaside in Noordwijk for a hands-on, immersive experience. Whether you’re building your startup or seeking leadership roles, the BioBusiness Masterclass is your next step toward innovation and impact!  

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Get to know the 2024 Teams and Start-ups! 


Each team combines start-up founders and passionate professionals, bringing diverse expertise and backgrounds in life sciences. They work on advancing their start-ups, refining business plans, and tackling fictional cases. Learn about their innovative projects, explore their roles, and connect with them via LinkedIn. Together, these teams are driving the future of biotech innovation!

Ready for the next step in your BioBusiness Career?

Here are seven 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:

  • Entrepeneurship and Business Plan
  • Intellectual Property rights, Product Development, and Contracts
  • Business development, Communication and Personal Development
  • Finance
  • Leadership and Market Access
  • Media Training 

2. Learn from Industry Experts

You will be taught by experts with a wealth of real-world experience in the life sciences sector. They bring cutting-edge knowledge and proven strategies that can transform your business ideas into successful ventures. This is not just about theory, they will also offer personalized feedback and constructive opinions on the assignments and business case(s) you develop. They also provide cases of real-life scenario’s that offer a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced in the bio-business world. 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

In addition to the core modules, you’ll have the privilege of hearing from guest speakers across the life sciences. They will share their successes and groundbreaking insights, as well as important lessons from their own experiences. This includes the pitfalls they encountered along the way and how they navigated these challenges. This blend of successes and setbacks will give you a well-rounded perspective, empowering you to avoid common missteps and confidently chart your own path to success in the bio-business world.

4. Engage in a Network of Successful Entrepreneurs

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. Enhance Your Personal Development

Running a life sciences company requires immense courage, persistence, and a deep understanding of your own strengths and weaknesses. The BioBusiness Masterclass supports your personal development through professional coaching, mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs, and collaborative learning with your peers. You’ll set personal goals and learn how to achieve them, ensuring you’re well-prepared to overcome industry challenges and drive your business to success.

7. BioBusiness Masterclass Award

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 business plan will be awarded the BioBusiness Masterclass Award and will receive € 25.000,-

Testimonials

“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.

Testimonials

“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.”

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

Testimonials

“The atmosphere in the BioBusiness Masterclass is very special. You can speak openly and confidentially about the various challenges of a start-up like Quirem Medical. 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

Testimonials

“The business plan is never finished, and during the Biobusiness Masterclass, we made great progress together with our fantastic teammates. You can immediately apply the experiences you gain in the BioBusiness Masterclass in your own company. The steep learning curve we went through was rewarded by winning the BioBusiness Masterclass Award.”

Kirsten Steinbusch, ChainCraft, winner BioBusiness Masterclass Award 2012

Testimonials

“Entrepreneurship in the life sciences requires not only a good substantive plan, but also business qualities. The BioBusiness Masterclass provides the perfect tools to make the switch from scientific in-depth thinking to applied and business action. 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

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