Opportunity North East (ONE) has launched a new programme to help translate life sciences research and ideas into growth businesses.

The programme of four 90-minute online workshops will help researchers, clinicians and potential entrepreneurs to start their commercialisation journeys.

ONE is working with the UK’s largest science incubator BioCity Group to deliver this programme. Participants will be life sciences and medical researchers considering commercialising their research, potential entrepreneurs with a commercial proposition in a life science or digital health subject, and NHS staff.

The four workshops, held over four weeks, will enable participants to quickly assess the viability of a business idea and develop a value proposition. The programme will give them the knowledge and confidence to take the first steps in starting a life sciences company.

The final workshop will involve participants pitching their business ideas to a panel of industry experts, with two concepts going on to receive further support to develop their ideas. The support will include a meeting with BioCity’s investment team, access to their expert network and time with a BioCity coach.

Each workshop runs from 11.00 am to 12.30 pm as follows. Participants should complete all four workshops.

Workshop 1 - 10th September

Introduction to Lean Start-Up, customer discovery and how to create a compelling value proposition.

Workshop 2 - 17th September

Business model innovation.

Workshop 3 - 24th September

How to communicate a business proposition.

Workshop 4 - 1st October

Pitch day. Competitive pitching to “win” access to further support from BioCity.

The programme, fully funded by ONE, will establish a group of people ready to progress onto a future life sciences accelerator programme.

Please complete the registration process to apply for the programme. Applications close on 4 September 2020.

Registrations are closed

ONE Life Sciences Start-up Programme – An Introduction