Launching from the Lab

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Building a Deep-Tech Startup

Lita Nelsen, Maureen Stancik Boyce, Sophie Hagerty

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MIT Press
10 March 2026

Economics

An essential how-to guidebook for building new companies based on deep technology.

Launching from the Lab provides a much-needed framework for new entrepreneurs who are founding companies based on ""deep technology""-groundbreaking innovations rising from new discoveries in fundamental research. Lita Nelsen and Maureen Stancik Boyce cover the steps to launch and fund such companies, beginning with emergence from the laboratory and acquiring intellectual property through the intensive research of customer needs, building a team, and raising capital.

Designed to be read and then used chapter by chapter, this book covers every step of the entrepreneur's journey. From the lab, to the intensive research of customer needs, and through building a team and raising capital, this guidebook covers topics ranging from the importance of patents to forecasting financial data. The authors also include a special section on IP and dealing with tech transfer offices, for founders launching from university laboratories. Whether you're a first-time entrepreneur or a university researcher ready to commercialize your work, this book is an indispensable companion for turning breakthrough science into real-world impact.

By: Lita Nelsen, Maureen Stancik Boyce
With: Sophie Hagerty
Imprint: MIT Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 369g
ISBN: 9780262051941
ISBN 10: 026205194X
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 10 March 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chapter 1: Starting the Journey Chapter 2: The Lean Canvas Part I - Laying the Foundation Chapter 3: Intellectual Property Chapter 4: Licensing Patents from a University or Other Research Institutions Chapter 5: The Lean Canvas Model Part 2 - Analyzing the Market, Revenue and Costs Chapter 6: Creating the Entity and Founders Equity Chapter 7: Building the Company Chapter 8: Preparing Initial Business Plan- The Deck Chapter 9. Pro forma Financial Modeling Chapter 10: Raising Non-dilutive Capital and Loans Chapter 11: Understanding Dilutive (Invested) Capital Chapter 12: Raising Dilutive (Invested) Capital Chapter 13: Negotiating with Investors Chapter 14: Running—then Exiting—the Company Chapter 15: Final Words: Enjoy the Journey Appendix

Lita Nelsen is the former director of the MIT Technology Licensing Office and a worldwide leader in technology transfer. She is a consultant to small biotech companies and a volunteer in the MIT Sandbox student entrepreneurship program. Maureen Stancik Boyce is a founding partner of Good Growth Capital, a venture capital company specializing in early-stage technology-based companies. She has been a mentor for MIT's Sandbox program since its inception.

Reviews for Launching from the Lab: Building a Deep-Tech Startup

ENDORSEMENTS “A must-read for anyone aiming to turn breakthrough science into real-world impact. Drawing on deep experience, the authors provide practical guidance across all facets of company building—starting with the essential question: Are you ready to be an entrepreneur?” —Daniel Fischer, Cofounder and CEO, Tevard Biosciences “Fabulous book! It is practical and makes the reader think hard at a deeply personal level about what it takes to start and build a company. It’s a must-read for would-be entrepreneurs.” —Katharine Ku, Chief Licensing Advisor, Wilson Sonsini; former Executive Director of Stanford University’s Office of Technology Licensing “As close to perfect as I can imagine. Comprehensive, intelligently organized, well written—clear and concise. Buy two. One e-version to skim, and a hard copy to use as a reference guide for your lab or office.” —Eileen Shapiro, angel investor; strategist; author of How Corporate Truths Become Competitive Traps and Fad Surfing in the Boardroom “A valuable resource focused on practical and pragmatic issues for science-focused entrepreneurs. I wish I had this when I launched my own business and recommend it to anyone considering a deep-tech venture.” —Ryan Gillis, founder and CEO, Thiozen “This guide is an extraordinary resource for anyone seeking to commercialize disruptive innovation. These wise industry veterans provide a panoramic view of deep-tech company formation at every stage.” —Vibhu Sachdev, Senior Assistant Director, The Rockefeller University