Subtitle: Mentorship and Acceleration for Oud-Based Innovations in Agritech, Biotech, Perfumery, and Creative Industries
Every great enterprise begins as a seed — an idea rooted in purpose, nourished by innovation, and guided by vision. The Green Business Incubation & Start-up Acceleration Course was created to cultivate those seeds — empowering entrepreneurs who see Oud not merely as a product, but as a living symbol of harmony between nature, culture, and enterprise.
In this course, Oud Academia brings together the worlds of sustainability, biotechnology, agritech, and perfumeryunder one transformative program designed for impact-driven founders. It is where creativity meets strategy, and where the timeless wisdom of nature aligns with the forward momentum of technology and global trade.
Participants embark on a journey that transforms raw ideas into investor-ready ventures — guided by mentors, innovators, and financiers who share a collective vision of a regenerative Oud economy. From sustainable plantation management to luxury branding and digital traceability, every aspect of the course is crafted to help founders design businesses that thrive economically while healing ecologically.
The Green Business Incubation & Start-up Acceleration Course is not merely an academic pursuit — it is a movement. A movement to build enterprises that honor the earth, empower communities, and redefine prosperity in the age of sustainability.
At Oud Academia, we believe the future of Oud lies not only in its fragrance but in its capacity to inspire responsible innovation — where business becomes a force for good, and every venture becomes a legacy worth passing on.
Course Description
This immersive incubation and acceleration program empowers entrepreneurs, innovators, and startups building businesses around Oud (Agarwood) and its value chain — from sustainable plantation ventures to high-value biotech, perfumery, and artisan products.
Participants will gain practical knowledge, expert mentorship, and access to a collaborative ecosystem of investors, research institutions, and technology partners. The program nurtures the development of scalable, sustainable, and investor-ready business models that align profitability with environmental stewardship and social impact.
Through a blend of workshops, pitch mentoring, and hands-on project development, this course equips participants to transform their Oud-based ideas into viable enterprises within the global green economy.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Develop investor-ready business models for Oud-based ventures.
- Understand the innovation landscape in agritech, biotech, and sustainable luxury.
- Build partnerships with investors, institutions, and technology providers.
- Integrate ESG, carbon economy, and digital traceability frameworks.
- Pitch effectively to funding agencies and venture capital networks.
Course Modules
Module 1: The Green Value Chain of Oud
- Global Oud industry overview and emerging innovation clusters
- Identifying opportunities across the value chain: plantation, biotech, extraction, perfumery, crafts, and retail
- ESG, sustainability, and the carbon-positive business model
Module 2: From Concept to Business Model
- Design thinking for sustainable innovation
- Business model canvas and value proposition development
- Revenue streams, scalability, and brand positioning in niche markets
Module 3: Technology, R&D, and Innovation Integration
- Leveraging biotech and extraction technologies
- Partnering with universities, incubators, and R&D centers
- Protecting intellectual property and product innovations
Module 4: Funding, Grants, and Investor Relations
- Mapping the investment ecosystem: angels, VCs, and development grants
- Pitch deck development and storytelling for investors
- Financial forecasting and funding proposal writing
Module 5: Market Readiness & Sustainable Growth
- Branding for green and ethical markets
- Digital transformation, blockchain traceability, and export readiness
- Scaling through cooperatives, franchises, or strategic alliances
Module 6: Demo Day & Mentorship Showcase
- Business pitching and feedback from mentors and investors
- Networking with accelerators and strategic partners
- Presentation of sustainability commitments and business impact roadmap
Learning Activities
- Interactive mentorship sessions
- Business ideation and prototyping workshops
- Pitch training and investor simulation
- Access to partner databases for funding and collaboration
Outputs
Participants will complete:
- A comprehensive business plan and investor pitch deck
- A sustainability and ESG integration plan
- A technology or partnership roadmap for scaling
Certification
Graduates receive a
Certificate of Business Incubation & Start-up Acceleration
from Oud Academia – Enterprise & Sustainability Division
Suggested Course Fee:
₱15,000 – ₱25,000 (inclusive of mentorship sessions, materials, and incubation support package)