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A toolbox for building a technology startup from idea to execution.

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.

What you'll learn

• 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

Selected learners could be contacted by one of the incubators associated with the participating universities:

• TU Delft
• TU Eindhoven
• University of Twente
• Wageningen University & Research

Quote on this course

"I should have taken this course before I started my company. That would have saved me a lot of time, money and sleepless nights."