Practical Resources for Applicants, Entrepreneurs, and Innovators

Business Launch

  • Pitch Deck Template for Biomedical Innovators
    Use this structured template to clearly communicate your innovation, market opportunity, and commercialization plan to funders, partners, and stakeholders. Designed specifically for biomedical entrepreneurs, the deck walks you through each essential section — from defining the problem and showcasing scientific evidence to outlining regulatory strategy, IP, and financial needs. Download and customize to create a compelling, investor-ready presentation.

    https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1woA7XNFQdbsnwWnpieZqZx0DjYukr0fOlblcCZBnr8s/edit?usp=sharing

  • Product Commercialization Plan (PCP) Template
    The PCP template helps biomedical innovators develop a clear, milestone-driven strategy for bringing their technology to market. It outlines the essential elements of a commercialization plan, including market opportunity, regulatory pathway, intellectual property, preclinical and clinical plans, financing strategy, and go/no-go milestones.

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/16FqrYwTM3TJyQkds1_45SMI01kE4xdlE/view?usp=share_link

  • Starting your journey as a biomedical entrepreneur often begins with forming a formal business entity. This resource provides step-by-step guidance on the essentials of company formation in Texas — from choosing the right structure (LLC, C-Corp, or S-Corp) to registering with the Texas Secretary of State, obtaining an Employer Identification Number (EIN), and setting up compliant accounting and governance practices.

    • Texas Secretary of State – Business Formation Portal – Official site to file formation documents online.

    • SBA Small Business Guide – A practical federal guide to starting and managing a business.

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