We hope that Steps to a Startup enriches your career and understanding of how to start small businesses in the life sciences.
Summary Materials
Review or download materials from Steps to a Startup, including Key Point PDFs, “Read More” links, and External Resources
Section 1: Explore Motives & Skills Needed
Key Points, References, and Tips from Section 1 (PDF for review or download)
“Read More” Links from Section 1
Additional readings and resources from biostartupadvice.com:
Motivations for Starting a Business
Life Impact of Starting a Business
Skills Needed to Start a Business
External resources from Section 1
Life Impact
2022’s Fiercest Women in Life Sciences. Fierce Pharma
Section 2: Develop a Business Plan
Key Points, References, Tips from Section 2 (PDF for review or download)
“Read More” Links from Section 2
Additional readings and resources from biostartupadvice.com:
Business & Product or Service Descriptions
Business and Management Structure
Seek Professional Assistance
Market Research
Financial Analysis and Projections
Seed Funding
Venture Capital and Other Funding
Product or Service Development and Marketing Plan
External resources from Section 2
Market Research
Seed Funding—Part 1: Overview & Initiating Grant Proposals
Seed Funding—Part 2: Writing and Submitting Grant Proposals
- NIH SEED Website
- NIH SEED How to Apply
- NSF America’s Seed Fund
- eRA Commons
- Research.gov
- NIA Proposal and Summary Statement Examples
Venture Capital & Other Funding
Section 3: Set Up Your Business
Key Points, References, Tips from Section 3 (PDF for review or download)
“Read More” Links from Section 3
Additional readings and resources from biostartupadvice.com:
Establish the Business
Registrations Required for Government Funding
Biotech/Biomed Industry Unique Requirements
Pitching Your Business
External resources from Section 3
What’s Next?
Try another simulation on Biostartupadvice.com:
Role-play a day in the life of a woman scientist who explores starting a business by talking to colleagues at work and at a networking event.
What comes next after starting a business? Learn about later stages of starting a business:
Review this List of external resources that describe the stages of starting a business, from starting stages to established, mature product stages.