Technology-Based Entrepreneurship

Education facts

Code: 1TE777

The course introduces creativity and methods for turning new technical ideas and innovations into commercial opportunities. Students explore business opportunities and how entrepreneurship works when based on new technology or research. The course also covers different ways to finance technology‑based ventures. A business simulation is used to practice the theory in a hands‑on environment where students make strategic and entrepreneurial decisions. Teaching includes interactive lectures, guest lectures, seminars, workshops, a simulation exercise, project work, and various practical in‑class activities. The course also connects entrepreneurship research with how commercialisation works in real life.

Entry requirements

120 credits, of which 90 credits in science/engineering. Participation in Industrial Strategy and Organisation, Industrial Management, Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship or Industrial Engineering and Management I: the Functions of the Corporation. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Technology-Based Entrepreneurship

  Uppsala University

  Uppsala

  Start date: 2 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 33 %