DelftX, WageningenX, DelftWageningenX: Entrepreneurship for Engineers
A toolbox for building a technology startup from idea to execution.
Learning Journey Context
This course serves as an entry point into Business & Management, building foundational knowledge before moving on to advanced frameworks or specialized paths.
Relevant for professionals pursuing roles within Business & Management.
Quick Facts
What You’ll Learn
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
Outcomes
- 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.
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