BII Venture Fellowship

About the program

Are you interested in learning the ins and outs of what it takes to build successful start-up companies in the Life Science industry? Are you a recent graduate with an affinity for science and an inherent interest in the entrepreneurial journey to success? Than the BII Venture Lab fellowship program might be what you are looking for!

The BioInnovation Institute is seeking candidates with a strong scientific background, an entrepreneurial spirit and potentially early business experience to join the program. Over the course of 6 to 9 months (depending on your preference) you will:

• Actively work with and join of one BIIs Venture Lab companies
• Drive business development, market research, competitive landscaping analysis, business case development and project management for a designated company
• Participate in the BII's Venture Lab program
• Be part of a company's fundraising journey
• Learn about the inner workings of life science start-ups and what it takes to raise seed or series A investments from Venture Capitalists, Business Angels or other commercial sources
• You will gain exposure to our broad network of entrepreneurs, portfolio companies, venture capital firms and big pharma
• Get extensive career guidance and education aimed to groom you into a future entrepreneur, investor or accelerator

Candidate profile

Professional qualifications:

• MSc or PhD in biology, (bio)chemistry, bioengineering, bioprocessing, physics, mathematics, business strategy, business development or related fields
• Interested in learning what it takes to translate science into business and venture building experience
• Demonstrated ability to understand research results and the potential transition of these into commercial business propositions
• Demonstrated interest in the commercialization of life science research via the active work in start-up/life-science industry

Personal qualifications:

• Inherent interest in the commercialization of innovation in the fields of either, biotherapeutics, industrial biotechnology and healthtech
• Exceptional communication skills and willingness to engage and challenge experienced founders on a daily basis
• Self-aware with the desire for continuous self-improvement

Are you interested in applying?

We offer opportunities in companies active in our Human health (Therapeutics, Health Tech, Women's Health) and Planetary Health (FoodTech, AgTech, Synthetic Biology) verticals.

When interested we will ask you to provide us with

1. Your most recent CV
2. Your most recent grade lists (MSc, PhD)
3. Two references that we can contact
4. Cover letter is optional

Timeline:

Applications are open as of now and will close by December 3rd and you will preferably be able to start the program as of January 31st - there is flexibility with regards to your starting date.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to: [email protected] and [email protected]