If you’re a Harvard or MIT affiliate looking to benefit from hands-on training while working with a participating company on a novel biotechnology…
you’ve come to the right place.
Application for learners is closed for 2023-2024!
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As a Learner in The Incubator, you’ll
Learn an integrative approach to commercialization in biotech, taking into account market and IP landscape, in addition to scientific and technical advancements.
Take a deep dive into due diligence and build your business vocabulary while working with a real life start-up.
Gain invaluable industry insight from our team of seasoned advisors.
DMS PhD students can participate in The Incubator for DMS Paths Certificate Program credit. Learn more.
Timeline
Participants commit to actively engage in a seven-month process. (Fall & Spring semesters)
Example: 2022-2023 Timeline
September
The company presents technologies to Learners
October
Due Diligence (Lecture, group work and presentation to advisors and the company)
November
Target Product Profile Sheets (Lecture, group work and presentation to advisors and the company)
December
Presentations to the Company and key opinion leaders in the field
January - February
Business Plan and Financial Modeling (Lecture, group work and presentation to advisors and the company)
February - March
Pitch Deck (Lecture, group work and presentation to advisors and the company)
Present Pitch Deck to business experts (a biotech venture capital firm)
What Learners Are Saying
“The Incubator is a game changer for folks wanting to work in the biotech industry.”
— Sofia Carlton, PhD
“This experience helped me land more than a dozen job interviews…”
— Yijie (EJ) Ma, PhD