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. 2023 Mar;41(3):429-431.
doi: 10.1038/s41587-023-01701-2.

Longitudinal data support university-based biomedical entrepreneurship education programs

Gabriel Vizgan  1   2 , Zachary Hill-Whilton  3 , Joy Achuonjei  4   5 , Tucker Schweickart  4   6 , Sadhana Chitale  4 , Colleen Gillespie  4 , Gabrielle Gold-von Simson  4
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Longitudinal data support university-based biomedical entrepreneurship education programs

Gabriel Vizgan et al. Nat Biotechnol. 2023 Mar.

Abstract

Increasing numbers of biomedical doctoral graduates enter the biotechnology and industry workforce, though most lack training in business concepts and entrepreneurship. Early-stage researchers can greatly benefit from education and skills development in venture creation and commercialization of discoveries. With support from NIDDK and NCATS, the Biomedical Entrepreneurship Educational Program (BEEP) was developed to fill the science of translation and innovation knowledge gap. Results of a 2 year post BEEP survey revealed that 70% of participants were either planning to form a biomedical startup, create a new drug, or bring a new medical device to market. 94% of participants indicated that the program was relevant to biomedical entrepreneurs at all career stages. The data show longer term success measures of BEEP and highlight the need to integrate such programs into standard biomedical curricula as well as enhance interdisciplinary collaborations.

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The Biomedical Entrepreneurship Educational Program Phases The 3 phases of training: nucleation, product definition, venture development and associated topics, educational objectives, and skills development.
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Motivators for Pursuing Entrepreneurial Education Survey respondents indicated how important each of the following were in their decision to take part in the BEEP courses/workshops.
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Desire to Pursue Entrepreneurship Post-Course Participants rated their likelihood of pursuing biomedical entrepreneurial activities and related fields upon completion of the BEEP courses/workshops.
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Target Audience for BEEP Courses/Workshops Respondents rated how suited the BEEP courses/workshops are for participants with various familiarity in the entrepreneurial process.
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