THE CAL STATE LA BIOSTART MISSION
The Cal State LA BioStart Bioscience Entrepreneurs Boot Camp is a five-week, intensive training program that prepares emerging bioscience entrepreneurs to launch their own bioscience ventures. The boot camp is a collaborative project of Cal State LA, the Biocom Institute and the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator.
With investment from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, the training is offered at no charge to eligible participants.
TOPICS COVERED
The boot camp addresses the challenges most common to scientists and new entrepreneurs seeking to turn their scientific discoveries into successful companies. Seasoned business professionals will also benefit from lessons in bioscience-specific topics, such as FDA-regulated development, manufacturing and quality control processes. All of these topics will be covered by one of the three suites:
Bioscience Business Suite
• Bioscience R&D Process
• Regulatory Affairs
• Biomanufacturing
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control
• Reimbursement, Marketing and Sales
• Corporate Partners and Exit Strategies
Business Fundamentals Suite
• Design Thinking
• Business Model Canvas
• Legal Basics
• Investment and Financing
Leadership Suite
• Understanding Personality Styles
• Influence and Communication Skills
• Driving Positive Change
• Visioning, Strategic Planning and Goal Setting
LA BIOSTAR RECIPIENTS
The LA BioStar Award recognizes leaders whose contributions have helped shape the regional bioscience industry.
FUNDING
Cal State LA BioStart is made possible with investment from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Regional Innovation Strategies Program and takes place primarily on the Cal State LA campus, with events at partner sites across Los Angeles County
