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Course · 300 h · 5 modules
Course in Blue Biotechnology Entrepreneurship
The Course in Blue Biotechnology Entrepreneurship Prepares you to turn an idea or a research result into a blue biotechnology company. You will learn to spot opportunities in the markets for marine-derived ingredients, health, foo
Duration300 h
FormatOnline
Starts9 November
Places20 / 20
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Programme overview
What is the Course in Blue Biotechnology Entrepreneurship?
The Course in Blue Biotechnology Entrepreneurship
Prepares you to turn an idea or a research result into a blue biotechnology company. You will learn to spot opportunities in the markets for marine-derived ingredients, health, food and materials, to validate your proposition with real customers, to define a viable business model, to protect the technology, to understand the regulations in each sector and to prepare a funding strategy suited to the long timelines of biotechnology.
Key advantages
- From lab to market: Tools for turning science into a business.
- Specific sectors: Ingredients, health, food, cosmetics and materials.
- Realistic funding: Public grants, private investment and industry partnerships.
- Clear risks: Regulation, timelines and scale-up in biotechnology.
- Case study: A business plan for a blue biotech start-up.
Programme type
Course
Study mode
Online
Duration
300 hours
Modules
5
Programme highlights
- Spot opportunities: Analyse blue bioeconomy markets.
- Validate your idea: Apply customer validation methods.
- Design the business: Build a viable business model.
- Secure resources: Prepare your funding strategy.
- Grow your project: Take the step from research to company.
- Train to build companies that turn the ocean into sustainable innovation.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 5 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Opportunities in the Blue Bioeconomy
- Blue biotechnology markets
- Trends and needs
- From scientific result to product
- The founding team
- Support ecosystems
02
Validation and Business Model
- Value hypotheses
- Customer interviews
- Prototypes and proofs of concept
- The business model canvas
- Pricing and channel strategy
03
Intellectual Property and Regulation
- Patent strategy
- Legal access to genetic resources
- Food and cosmetics regulation
- Regulation of health products
- Regulatory timelines and costs
04
Scale-Up, Operations and Sustainability
- Production and scale-up
- Raw material sourcing
- Industrial partners
- Sustainability indicators
- Risk management
05
Funding and Business Plan
- Public funding sources
- Venture capital and private investment
- Valuing a start-up
- Pitching to investors
- Case study: business plan for a blue start-up
Workload
Study Time and Workload
300 hours of study, online and at your own pace. Move the slider to the hours a week you can really put in.
Hours a week8
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Who it is for
Researchers and PhD students: who want to commercialise their results Entrepreneurs: with a business idea based on marine resources Biotech professionals: thinking of starting their own company Technology transfer and incubator staff: who support science-based projects Fisheries and aquaculture producers: looking for new value-added products
Faculty
Academic direction and faculty
The teaching team at Navalis: working professionals who deliver and oversee the institute's programmes.
Eng. Diego Cifuentes
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Eng. Tomás Riera
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Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- 01Understand the start-up ecosystem
- 02Identify opportunities
- 03Validate the proposition
- 04Design the business model
- 05Protect and regulate
- 06Fund the project
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Biotech start-up founder: Building science-based companies.
02Innovation project manager: Developing new products.
03Technology transfer and commercialisation officer: Universities and research centres.
04Bioeconomy investment analyst: Funds and accelerators.
Questions
Entry Requirements
It is not essential; the course helps you identify opportunities, but you can work on your own idea.
Yes. Public grants, venture capital, industry partnerships and pitching to investors.
Yes, with an overview of the pathways for food, cosmetics and health products.
Yes. It is designed for people who want to commercialise research results.
A complete business plan for a blue biotechnology start-up.
100% online, with a virtual campus available 24/7, live sessions that are recorded, and tutorials with the teaching staff.
The programme involves 300 hours of study. You can work at your own pace within the timetable we give you when you enrol.
Each programme has its own start date, shown on this page and confirmed by our admissions team when you enquire.
On completing the programme you receive the Course in Blue Biotechnology Entrepreneurship qualification awarded by Navalis Magna Institute.
Online admissions
Admissions Process
No waiting for a phone call. If your documents are complete, you can pay in the same session.
Entry requirements
Entry profile: A background in biology, biotechnology, marine science, chemistry, engineering, economics or a related field, or professional experience in innovation or entrepreneurship. Language: A good working level of English to follow classes and materials. Technical requirements: A computer with a stable internet connection, an up-to-date browser and a webcam for live sessions and project presentations. Admissions process: Online application, profile review and a short interview with the academic team. We confirm your start date when you enquire.
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