The Incubator is an initiative of the Griffin GSAS Harvard Biotech Club that teaches students and fellows the key concepts of biotechnology and drug development, while working with companies and faculty to take ideas from inception to commercialization
During a year-long program, The Incubator focuses on a novel biotechnology. Participants work together to perform a variety of tasks, including…
Discovery
Discover lead indications and generate product profile sheets.
Business
Develop effective business strategy for real companies.
Due diligence
Perform vigorous due diligence processes for emerging biotechnologies.
Who’s eligible for participation?
The Incubator is open to Harvard and MIT affiliates, and early-stage biotechnology companies.
Learners
Are you a Harvard or MIT affiliate? If so, you can apply to join The Incubator as a Learner. You’ll benefit from hands-on training, working with a participating company on a novel biotechnology.
Companies
Are you an early-stage biotechnology company? If so, you can apply to join The Incubator as a Company. You’ll benefit from unparalleled access to industry leaders and a team of Harvard clinical experts, faculty advisors, graduate students, post-docs and others working directly on developing your business.
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)
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