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Executive Office

Become a leader who can connect science with business.

Executive Academy

A three-month program for talented scientists with ambitions to manage and run technology companies. Acquire a complete managerial skill set and become part of a new generation of leaders in deep tech companies.

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APPLICATION DEADLINE

OCT 10th

Learn from the best

A combination of Czech and foreign experts - successful managers and entrepreneurs, investors, CEOs of technology companies

8 modules that will transform your career

From business fundamentals to leadership – a systematic path to a managerial position.

#1

Building a Business

Nov 6th 2025

Market analysis, product-market fit, customer validation

You will learn to identify market opportunities and validate business ideas directly with customers.

#5

Investors & Access to Public Support

Jan 8th 2026

Investment acquisition, negotiations
with investors

You will learn how to prepare a pitch, where to find investors, and how to negotiate with them.

#2

Business Planning & Finance

Nov 20th 2025

Financial planning, business models, unit economics

You will understand how startup finances work and how to put together a realistic business plan.

#6

Team & Leadership

Jan 22nd 2026

Team building, leadership, corporate culture

You will acquire practical skills for managing people and building teams.

#3

IP & Regulatory

Dec 4th 2025

Intellectual property, patents, regulatory environment

You will learn about IP protection and regulatory requirements in science and research.

#7

Marketing & Sales

Feb 5th 2026

B2B marketing, sales strategy, business development

You will learn how to get your product to market and attract your first customers.

#4

Legal Essentials

Dec 18th 2025

Legal minimum for running a startup

You will learn the basics of corporate law, contracts, and management responsibility.

#8

Pitch Deck & Presentation

Feb 12th 2026

Presentation skills, storytelling, final pitch deck

You will create a presentation
 and submit your project to investors
 and mentors.

What do you get?

A systematic path
to a management position

Long-term mentoring even after the program ends

Network of contacts with investors, mentors, and classmates

Access to the alumni community and subsequent events

Certificate from Lorem Ipsum Academy

Possibility of an internship at one of our partner projects

Who is the program intended for?

  • Post-docs and PhD students in biotech / life science-related fields with an interest and motivation to connect scientific knowledge with the commercial sphere

  • Scientists considering transitioning into technology company management or running their own company

  • Talents from academia heading into business

  • Applicants must be proficient in English (minimum B2) and be able to attend in-person workshops.

Step by step

1. Submit an application

The deadline is October 10, 2025. We will confirm receipt of your application immediately.

4. Kick-Off Meeting

On October 30, 2025, in the early evening, we will meet in person for the first time and get to know each other.

2. Jury meeting

On October 14, 2025, the jury will select 10 participants. We will let you know the results by October 16.

5. Face-to-face workshops

We start on November 6, 2025. We will meet twice a month, always on Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

3. Payment

We will expect your payment for the program by October 25. We will confirm receipt of your payment.

6. Final Event

We will conclude our joint work
on March 5, 2026 with a festive evening and the presentation of certificates.

Coffee with Sugar

I am interested,
please sign me up!

Please attach your CV and motivation letter.
in English.

Please include in your CV:

Highest education attained (university, field of study); internships and study stays, current institution/employer and your academic position, subject of your research.

 

In your motivation letter, please describe:

Why are you applying to the program? How do you think the academy will support your career development…? (max. 3000 characters)

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