Deep Tech Innovation & Entrepreneurship
This course explores the challenges of deep technology innovation and entrepreneurship at the interface of business, technology, and intellectual property. Students will work in interdisciplinary teams with real-world, deep tech ventures that have recently been launched from leading research universities, labs, and startups. The early-stage venture focus of this course gives students the opportunity to work closely with a founder team to solve the challenges of market entry, scaling-up, building strategic partnerships, overcoming regulatory hurdles, and gaining access to financing in the face of global competition. Gain real-world experience while learning the fundamentals of deep tech innovation and entrepreneurship.
Topics
- Expose students to the strategic intersection of technology, business, and intellectual property (IP) that is inherent to deep tech ventures and entrepreneurship. Hone communication and leadership skills through customer discovery, presenting to peers and industry professionals, and providing recommendations (both positive and negative) to venture founders throughout the course. Evaluate and develop market entry and business model scenarios. Learn to adapt leading-edge theoretical models for practical use in a complex commercial environment. Learn how startups search and apply new information to pivot to alternative commercial opportunities.
- Students will develop practical skills critical for success in the deep tech space, focusing on areas such as venture/startup formation, business model development, technology marketing strategies, value chain mapping, competitive landscape analysis, and methods for value creation and capture. They will have gained practical experience applying a unique interdisciplinary toolset to develop an early-stage deep tech venture.
Official catalogue course objectives and student learning outcomes
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027