This intensive two-day workshop empowers students and researchers to bridge the gap between laboratory innovation and commercial success. Through hands-on sessions, you’ll learn how to evaluate the market potential of your ideas and develop a concrete business framework and have an excellent opportunity to test the commercial potential of your scientific idea/project.  

The workshop will be held in English, on June 5 and 12 2026, in the room 28-01-01A at François Jacob Centre.

The grand Finale (pitch session) will take place on July 3, 2026, during the Start-me up 2026  

Join one of seven proposed projects as a team member alongside HEC Paris MBA students and expert mentors to commercialize scientific research and build a business from the ground up.  

Exclusive for PhD students: Attend both “Value-up your idea” and “Start-me up 2026” to claim University Credit via an official attendance certificate from the Education Department.  

Sign up before May 27

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Contact: suaw@pasteur.fr