Abstract
Early-stage professionals (ESPs) and senior scientists who want to transition from
academia to the industry need support to develop new skills and know-how to endeavor
this challenge. However, this topic is significantly underserved in the field of cell
and gene therapy, slowing down ESPs' potential to make this step. The authors of this
article, members of the ESPs in the South and Central America Subcommittee at the
International Society for Cell and Gene Therapy, propose the concept of “scientific
venturing,” which stands for the process by which scientists become entrepreneurs
or part of a company. In our article, we provide key aspects to understand this concept,
considering key personality traits that need to be developed and a discussion about
the “innovation ecosystem.” Later, we consider how scientific venturing may result
in an increase in difficulty in nascent innovation ecosystems such as Latin America,
in comparison with those more advanced and mature in high-income countries. Finally,
we provide key information for the ESPs and other professionals about the stages of
private and public investment, including information about the resources needed for
the sustainability of companies and startups. Understanding what scientific venturing
involves for ESPs is key to taking advantage of the maturity of an innovation ecosystem,
its network, and available opportunities.
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Publication history
Published online: December 19, 2022
Accepted:
November 30,
2022
Received:
June 30,
2022
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