Innovation and Entrepreneurship
This program gives a deeper insight into intellectual property, regulatory framework and sources of investment for new venture. Through this program participants will be able to navigate the dynamic environment of entrepreneurship and will be equipped to handle the critical aspects towards creating a successful venture
Course Curriculum
- How does one protect an idea/concept
- Value and risk of confidentiality agreements, Value/risk of outsourcing
- What do I need to include in an investor “pitch” presentation
- Regulatory and statutory framework -1
- Regulatory and statutory framework -2
- Investment framework for innovation
Faculty
JOSEPH JANKOWSKI, Ph.D.
Dr. Jankowski holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the State University of New York's College of Environmental Sciences, an M.B.A. from the Weatherhead School of Management and a dual B.S. in Chemical and Environmental Engineering Technologies from the University of Dayton. Dr. Joseph Jankowski joined Henry Ford Innovations as leader of its technology management group. He is a nationally-recognized commercialization leader, specializing in early-stage biomedical opportunity assessment and corporate financing and structuring. He has contributed to the formation of more than 40 new enterprises (‘spinoff companies’) and has held leadership positions in multiparty innovation programs that include the NIH CTSA Key Functions Committee and the Philips Global Advanced Imaging Innovation Center.