Imperial College London
Healthcare Entrepreneurship: Taking Ideas to Market
Imperial College London

Healthcare Entrepreneurship: Taking Ideas to Market

This course is part of Global Health Innovations Specialization

Taught in English

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Dr Matthew Harris

Instructor: Dr Matthew Harris

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Intermediate level
Some related experience required
26 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
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  • Compare and contrast the systems and processes supporting the investment and protection of healthcare innovation to navigate innovation journeys.

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Course

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

4.7

(57 reviews)

Intermediate level
Some related experience required
26 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Prepare for a degree

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There are 4 modules in this course

You will learn about intellectual property (an introduction), the innovation landscape within the UK and how that compares with other settings, and what translational research is and the controversies associated with the definition.

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3 videos8 readings1 quiz1 peer review5 discussion prompts1 plugin

You will learn about intellectual property in more detail including how this applies to frugal innovations, what compulsory licensing is, and when and how you should apply for intellectual property.

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5 videos2 readings2 quizzes2 discussion prompts2 plugins

You will learn about the different types of funding available to innovators including grants, awards and investors (angel or venture capitalists), the different types of organisations (e.g. for-profit vs non-profit), and the issues and challenges that surround funding.

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4 videos3 readings1 quiz3 plugins

You will learn best practices in relation to pitching including what content to include and how best to deliver a pitch.

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4 videos2 readings1 quiz1 peer review2 discussion prompts2 plugins

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4.9 (12 ratings)
Dr Matthew Harris
Imperial College London
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