Entrepreneurship for Engineers

Are you an entrepreneur, or do you have a passion for building your own technology startup? This course will help and encourage you to start a successful technology-based venture. If you always wanted to become an entrepreneur, or if you are simply interested in putting a new technology to innovative use, this course is for you. This course helps you understand the process of entrepreneurship from a technology-oriented background. The course is made up of modules that are presented by experts in the field of entrepreneurship and technology. Modules include: Team Building Opportunity Recognition Financing Customer Acquisition You will work on your idea in a team environment and examples of founders and start-ups will be used during the course to initiate insightful discussions. The course closes with the creation of a two-page business plan and a video pitch. The participating universities are: TU Delft TU Eindhoven University of Twente Wageningen University & Research

• Learn what it takes to become a “technopreneur”
• Explore various methods for identifying opportunities
• Learn how to conduct market research and provide evidence for the viability of the business idea
• Develop a viable business proposition and learn to pitch your ideas for various audiences
• Understand the dynamics of new venture development and team building
• Develop the ability to translate a business idea into marketing and financial plans

• None. A BSc degree is advised.