January 31st, 2018
OTD's 2018 Bench-to-Business Boot Camp
A two-day workshop for Harvard PhD students and postdocs, hosted by the Office of Technology Development. Attendance is by application.
Bench-to-Business Boot Camp
2025 Bench-to-Business Boot Camp - May 2
The Bench-to-Business Boot Camp, hosted by Harvard's Office of Technology Development, is a full-day workshop for Harvard graduate students and postdocs, designed to teach you the skills to recognize and convey the value of scientific and technological innovations to the world of industry, business, and entrepreneurship.
The 2025 Bench-to-Business Boot Camp will be in-person on May 2 in Cambridge. Details and Registration
Getting involved
The OTD Business Development Fellowship
Interested in applying the skills learned at the Bench-to-Business Boot Camp right away? Apply to OTD's highly competitive Business Development Fellowship. For more information about the fellowship, visit otd.harvard.edu/about/fellowships. Preference will be given to applicants who have attended this Boot Camp.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate?
All Harvard University graduate students and postdocs are eligible to apply! The Boot Camp will be useful to researchers in any scientific field, including physical sciences, life sciences, biomedical sciences, engineering, and public health. Please note: You must be able to commit to attending both sessions.
What will I get out of the Boot Camp?
- You'll learn important skills and gain perspectives you can't acquire at the lab bench
- You'll become a savvier scientist, able to lead more translational research
- You'll gain exposure to promising career options outside of academia
- You'll develop a greater appreciation for the real-world impact of scientific innovation
Do I have to pay?
No, there is no cost to attend. The Bench-to-Business Boot Camp is an educational outreach effort by Harvard Office of Technology Development.