Science Finance in Glbl Innov

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

This course presents and compares country-level innovation and innovation finance models, and provides students with theory, frameworks, tools and metrics to look into and across state bounds for insights into the likelihood of realization and the potential impact of innovation. After grounding the students in nation state innovation and innovation finance models, this course explores case studies of emerging tech that not long ago resided in the realm of science fiction – gene editing, quantum computing, 3D metal printing, and deep space exploration. The roles of government policy and subsidies, equity and credit markets, venture capital, knowledge flows and other factors will all be considered. In parallel with reading and discussing the case studies, students will gain hands-on experience with commercial and public research platforms for measuring progress in policy, research, invention and investment. About midway through the semester, students will self-assemble into small teams to conduct their own characterization, assessment and projection for an emerging technology of their choice, culminating in team presentations.