INNV 425 - Bioinspired Innovation: Pathways to Commercialization

(1 unit)

This course introduces students to the pathways by which discoveries in biology and chemistry progress toward commercialization. Students will engage in guest lectures, case study discussions, and a reflection assignment to better understand how bioinspired technologies move from discovery to application. This course emphasizes exposure and discussion, not team deliverables or formal pitches. It prepares students for future courses that will involve team projects, formal pitches, and innovation competitions.

Maximum units a student may earn: 1

Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Units of Lecture: 1
Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify and describe key stages in commercialization (discovery → development → adoption).
2. recognize technical, regulatory, and market challenges in translation.
3. critically analyze case studies of bioinspired innovations.
4. engage with pharma industry professionals from different perspectives (e.g., scientist, entrepreneur, CEO).

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