The Entrepreneurship in a Nutshell has the following objectives:
Identify a problem that can be addressed by a sustainable solution 
Evaluate a target market and competitors in order to assess the potential for a product innovation 
Assess alternative product concepts to communicate a sustainable value proposition 
Create a prototype using MVP (minimum viable product) principles 
Adopt technologies and techniques to deliver an innovative solution and business case
Professionals or students looking to develop or refresh their entrepreneurial skillset. Participants can join either an an individual or as a group. Due to limited places, alumnu students will have preference.
Advantages
You will be equipped with the knowledge and tools you need to build your set of innovation and entrepreneurship skills, whether you are an entrepreneur looking to build your venture or an employee aiming to drive innovation within your organization.
Our modules will guide you through the journey of developing a new venture: from identifying the problem you want to solve to building your business model.
The course is designed to be flexible to your needs; you can join the course with a problem or solution already in mind, or use one of our set challenges to work through the material. You can also choose to work through the course as an individual or as a group, if you already have a team together.
Take the course at your pace, fitting around your current commitments, until you are ready to complete your final submission and earn your certificate!
Career Opportunities
You will receive an EIT Food certificate at the end of this course. You will build your innovation skills and entrepreneurial thinking and develop the skills you need to support your entrepreneurial journey, whether you are looking to start a venture or bring something new to the company you are working in!
Duration & Dates
The course lasts 4 weeks, from the 1st until the 31st of December 2022, even though you can apply until the course's end date as it is only a 12-hour self-paced course.
You can sign up and complete it in a few days, or in a day if you are really determined!
Audience & Eligibility
Open to all levels (more info under Objectives)
Level
Beginner/intermediate
Price
Free
Language
English
Registration Open & Seats
Open
Location
Online
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Structure & Modules
This flexible, self-guided course has been developed by the University of Cambridge, alongside the University of Reading, the University of Warsaw, Lund University and Technion - Israel Institute of Technology. The course takes approximately 12 hours to complete and you will be awarded a Certificate upon completing the course!
You can take the course at your own pace, fitting around your current commitments, but it’s recommended to complete it within 4-8 weeks. You will be taken sequentially through the journey of developing a new venture, following these key topics:
Entrepreneurship, Problem Definition and Prototyping
Market Scoping and Consumer Behaviour
Business Modelling and Financial Planning
You will finish the course with a completed Business Model Canvas, light business plan and a 5 minute pitch, which you will submit when you’ve completed the course content.
You can work through the course as an individual or as a group and either come with an idea you already have or use one of our examples to work through the material.
