Entrepreneurship for Engineers Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

Overview

Key facts

• 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 Entrepreneurship for Engineers course helps you understand the process of entrepreneurship from a technology-oriented background.

The Entrepreneurship for Engineers course offered by Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) 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. 

Selected students will be eligible to participate in a Masterclass at one of the participating universities:

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

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