About This Course

This course is designed for aspiring or active entrepreneurs wanting to start a technology-based business. If you have a passion for entrepreneurship and tech innovation, this course guides you through the process of starting and establishing a successful tech-oriented venture. With a mix of expert instruction and practical application, you'll come out prepared to transform a technology into a thriving business.

Course Description

You will learn through various modules focusing on the foundations of technology entrepreneurship. The course features expert-led discussions on essential topics such as Team Building, Opportunity Recognition, Financing, and Customer Acquisition. Additionally, this course supports collaborative learning in a team setting and culminates in the creation of a business plan and a video pitch.

The affiliated institutions providing this course are TU Delft, TU Eindhoven, University of Twente, and Wageningen University & Research.

What Students Will Learn

• The fundamentals of becoming a technology entrepreneur ("technopreneur").
• Techniques to identify and assess new business opportunities.
• Conducting market research and validating business ideas for commercial potential.
• Creating persuasive business propositions and pitching ideas effectively.
• Understanding team dynamics and strategic new venture development.
• Translating business ideas into actionable marketing and financial plans.

Required Skills or Pre-requisites

No specific prerequisites are required although a Bachelor's degree is recommended for a better understanding of the course material.

Course Curriculum

• Team Building
• Opportunity Recognition
• Financing
• Customer Acquisition

Who This Course is For

This course is ideal for individuals who are keen to pursue a path in entrepreneurship, specifically in creating new ventures in the technology sector. It benefits those who are looking to understand the intersection of technology and business and provides the skills needed to start and sustain innovative business projects.

Application of Skills in the Real World

The skills learned in this course can be directly applied to real-world scenarios such as starting a tech company, developing innovative tech solutions, engaging with investors, and marketing new tech products. Understanding these aspects of a startup can exponentially increase your chances of success in the competitive tech industry.

Complete Syllabus

• Week 0: Introduction
• Week 1: The Start of the Entrepreneurial Journey
• Week 2: From Idea to Opportunity
• Week 3: Customer Validation and Customer Strategy
• Week 4: The Minimum Viable Product
• Week 5: Business Modelling
• Week 6: Strategy and Finance
• Week 7: Finding Ecosystem Support for your Innovation
• Week 8: Call for Action