Understanding financial concepts and business valuation is of critical importance in Life Sciences & Health. Whether you are an entrepreneur seeking funding for your start-up, a tech transfer officer, a business analyst, consultant or policy advisor who needs to thoroughly evaluate business proposals and business cases, this in-depth crash course will increase your understanding and expand your knowledge as a non-financial on financing and valuating companies in Life Sciences & Health.

This course is organised by Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Based upon real case studies within the Life Sciences & Health sector you will learn the ins and outs of the fundamentals of strategic financing, the theory and practice of valuation and practical aspects of incorporation.

The course programme is composed of 7 modules that takes place on 7 consecutive Fridays. The next edition will start on Friday 1 November 2024 with the first module and ends on Friday 13 December 2024 with module 7.

The 2024 edition of Finance for Growth will be organised in-person at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, allowing frequent interaction with faculty, guest speakers and peers.

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