Biotech Entrepreneurship Workshop
(Senior Undergraduate and Graduate Students)
Demonstrate strong foundational knowledge through research and in the development of a research project. Students will be able to showcase their knowledge and skills in literature reviews, project timelines and deadlines, and presenting their findings in a concise manner. Take advantage of this opportunity to develop communication skills by presenting your findings to peers and learning from their presentations.
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- Approximately 20 students (8 graduate students and 12 undergraduate students) from biotechnology and engineering attended the workshop.
- For the social entrepreneurship session, Dr. Hyunseok Hwang, an assistant professor of sociology at the University of Houston, gave a talk on the introduction and application of social entrepreneurship in the field of biotechnology. This session helped students understand the basic concepts of entrepreneurship and how to develop their technological innovations into new businesses. Additionally, Dr. Hwang provided exemplary cases of social entrepreneurship in the tech industry, offering insights for practical applications.
- In the second session, Dr. Tanu Chatterji, an associate director of startup development and adjunct faculty of entrepreneurship at the Bauer College of Business, introduced the Lean Canvas Model. This one-page business plan helps break down a product or business model, question and test assumptions, and determine if the idea is viable. The model serves as an effective tool for college students looking to establish new businesses.
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