Want to turn your research in areas like health, medicine, and biotechnology into a successful company? In this film, you’ll get practical advice from a senior business coach in Life Science who has supported researchers and innovators on their journeys. Learn how to navigate and get the support you need to accelerate your business idea.
This video is aimed at founders, researchers, or anyone curious about how Life Science companies are built – and what it takes to succeed in an international, regulated, and fast-changing industry.
From Lab to Market – The Life Science Market
Starting a Life Science company comes with unique challenges – from regulatory requirements and IP strategies to team building and financing. But you don’t have to do it all on your own.
What does the journey from the lab to the market look like in practice? For startups in fields like medtech, biomedicine, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical development, the journey is often long and costly. Take lessons from an experienced business coach who guides you through common pitfalls and key success factors.
In this film, you’ll get practical advice and concrete tips from Cecilia Bröms-Thell, Senior Business Developer at UIC. With her extensive experience coaching Life Science startups, she shares what it takes to take a company from research to market – and how to avoid the most common mistakes along the way.
From Idea to Business – What You’ll Learn from the Film:
- Understand the market and get the right support early on
- Focus on building a strong team with complementary skills
- Think internationally from day one
- There’s funding available – but you need to be prepared
- Seek funding early – both through grants and external capital
Chapters in the film:
- Why Life Science startups are more complex
- Market differences – think internationally
- Building a diversified and skilled team
- Financing & staffing with limited resources
- Business development, milestones, and the importance of networking
- Developing products for healthcare settings
- Financing – grants and external capital
- 4 Key Takeaways