Biobiz workshops
7 October 2003 - 9 October 2003
United Kingdom
Only 15 places maximum available per workshop at special 300 rate ,instead of 2 200 , thanks to grants from European Commission and Eurobiobiz
The 300 participation includes lunches, coffee breaks, refreshments and a personal copy of the Biobiz software and license (night accommodation, travel and personal expenses are not included).
,WHO SHOULD ATTEND
All European member, candidate and associated states' citizens who have a suitable start-up project in the biotech field are encouraged to participate.
Researchers considering joining on organisation to support Bioentrepreneurs: Bio-incubators, Technology transfer offices or Venture capital dedicated to Life Sciences.
,PROGRAMME AGENDA FOR A 3-DAY WORKSHOP
We start at 9:00 am and close at 5:30 pm (4:30 pm on Day 3)
Day 1,Morning (4 hours) ,- Introduction of Eurobiobiz and the Biobiz initiativePresentation: The Experience of a Real Bio-Entrepreneur,Afternoon (4 hours),- Exercise: Draw Your Project,- Biobiz software: Your Business Plans Tool ,> Presentation of the software,> How to use Biobiz,- Hands on with Biobiz,> includes use of notes and in line help, understanding of European accounting formats and financial spreadsheets,> Choose the case study
Day 2,Morning ,- Review of use of tools,- Presentation of case 1,- Small group work (3 per group),> information collection and use of sources (literature, internet, etc.),> building your Business Plan with Biobiz part 1,Afternoon,- Building your Business Plan with Biobiz part 2,> Control the planning of the process
Day 3,Morning ,- Further group work on the case study ,> building your Business Plan with Biobiz analysis of key points (Winners and Killers),Afternoon,- Preparation and presentation of an Executive Summary (20 minutes each) ,- Presentation by Venture Capitalists: What makes a good business plan?,- Conclusion and evaluation of the session
At the end of the session, all participants will receive their personal, fully licensed, copy of Biobiz and useful documentation to take with them.
,FOR MORE DETAILS OR TO REGISTER ON LINE
We suggest to go on our web site: http://www.eurobiobiz.com(opens in new window) or to send us a fax: (33) 0 473 644 336.
,CONTACT
Prof. Michel G. LEPERS ,Associate Professor, Université d'Auvergne ,President, Eurobiobiz,ABOUT THE COMPANY
Located in France and the US, Eurobiobiz has already participated in the creation and development of more than 30 European biotechnology companies via our various programs such as Biobiz workshops.
Biobiz workshops are an initiative sponsored by Eurobiobiz and the European Commission's Quality of Life programme under the Fifth Framework Programme (FP5). The aim is to increase the number of successful start-up companies in Europe by facilitating scientists' access to capital through better business planning.
During 3 days, future bio-entrepreneur learns how to create a successful biotech start-up:
* Consider all aspects of company creation: capital, intellectual property, human resources,,business models, executive summaries, financing... ,* Discuss with biotech entrepreneurs to see which aspects are easy to acquire, and which ones are not so easy ,* Venture capital managers give you insight into what makes a "good" business plan and where to get funding,* Create unlimited simulations of your business and business plan when back at home using your personal copy of the Biobiz software,
The 300 participation includes lunches, coffee breaks, refreshments and a personal copy of the Biobiz software and license (night accommodation, travel and personal expenses are not included).
,WHO SHOULD ATTEND
All European member, candidate and associated states' citizens who have a suitable start-up project in the biotech field are encouraged to participate.
Researchers considering joining on organisation to support Bioentrepreneurs: Bio-incubators, Technology transfer offices or Venture capital dedicated to Life Sciences.
,PROGRAMME AGENDA FOR A 3-DAY WORKSHOP
We start at 9:00 am and close at 5:30 pm (4:30 pm on Day 3)
Day 1,Morning (4 hours) ,- Introduction of Eurobiobiz and the Biobiz initiativePresentation: The Experience of a Real Bio-Entrepreneur,Afternoon (4 hours),- Exercise: Draw Your Project,- Biobiz software: Your Business Plans Tool ,> Presentation of the software,> How to use Biobiz,- Hands on with Biobiz,> includes use of notes and in line help, understanding of European accounting formats and financial spreadsheets,> Choose the case study
Day 2,Morning ,- Review of use of tools,- Presentation of case 1,- Small group work (3 per group),> information collection and use of sources (literature, internet, etc.),> building your Business Plan with Biobiz part 1,Afternoon,- Building your Business Plan with Biobiz part 2,> Control the planning of the process
Day 3,Morning ,- Further group work on the case study ,> building your Business Plan with Biobiz analysis of key points (Winners and Killers),Afternoon,- Preparation and presentation of an Executive Summary (20 minutes each) ,- Presentation by Venture Capitalists: What makes a good business plan?,- Conclusion and evaluation of the session
At the end of the session, all participants will receive their personal, fully licensed, copy of Biobiz and useful documentation to take with them.
,FOR MORE DETAILS OR TO REGISTER ON LINE
We suggest to go on our web site: http://www.eurobiobiz.com(opens in new window) or to send us a fax: (33) 0 473 644 336.
,CONTACT
Prof. Michel G. LEPERS ,Associate Professor, Université d'Auvergne ,President, Eurobiobiz,ABOUT THE COMPANY
Located in France and the US, Eurobiobiz has already participated in the creation and development of more than 30 European biotechnology companies via our various programs such as Biobiz workshops.
Biobiz workshops are an initiative sponsored by Eurobiobiz and the European Commission's Quality of Life programme under the Fifth Framework Programme (FP5). The aim is to increase the number of successful start-up companies in Europe by facilitating scientists' access to capital through better business planning.
During 3 days, future bio-entrepreneur learns how to create a successful biotech start-up:
* Consider all aspects of company creation: capital, intellectual property, human resources,,business models, executive summaries, financing... ,* Discuss with biotech entrepreneurs to see which aspects are easy to acquire, and which ones are not so easy ,* Venture capital managers give you insight into what makes a "good" business plan and where to get funding,* Create unlimited simulations of your business and business plan when back at home using your personal copy of the Biobiz software,