The course topic is suitable for students, who are interested in or keen on becoming to entreprenuers or self-employed in different industries, where disrutive innovations drive radical changes in business models. The course consists of topics, which are in the area of start ups ecosystems and deep tech entrepreneurship. Students will obtain knowledge and they will increase their awareness of various FIN TECH firms across Europe. Also, the students will understand the complexity of start ups development and their role in global business by studying different case studies on utilizing deep tech approaches from highly disruptive and innovative industries.
Start ups and Deep Tech Entrepreneurship
Overview
Date
- 31. August 2023: 3.30 pm – 5 pm (CEST)
- 7. September 2023: 3.30 pm – 5 pm (CEST)
- 14. September 2023: 3.30 am – 5 pm (CEST)
- 21. September 2023: 3.30 am – 5 pm (CEST)
- 28. September 2023: 3.30 am – 5 pm (CEST)
Format
Blended form (materials provided via email upon the first online session in August)
Each session can be attended independently.
Target Groups
30 foreign students
Language
English
Duration
In total 10 academic hours (5 x 2 hours)
Registration
Register via mail to Emil Velinov with name, e-mail, gender, country of origin, country of residence and typ of participant (student, academic staff, non-academic staff)
Participation fee
Free of charge
Organisation
SKODA AUTO University
Teacher(s)
Emil Velinov
Contact person
Details
The course topic is suitable for students, who are interested in or keen on becoming to entreprenuers or self-employed in different industries, where disrutive innovations drive radical changes in business models. The course consists of topics, which are in the area of start ups ecosystems and deep tech entrepreneurship. Students will obtain knowledge and they will increase their awareness of various FIN TECH firms across Europe. Also, the students will understand the complexity of start ups development and their role in global business by studying different case studies on utilizing deep tech approaches from highly disruptive and innovative industries.
Format:
An online course (31. 8. – 28. 9. 2023) from 15.30 – 17.00 on Thursdays August 31st, September 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th of September.
Methodology:
Interactive online seminars and lectures including the usage of digital platforms, case studies, online presentations and online group discussions
Learning outcomes and competencies:
After completing the course, the student:
- To understand what is the role of Unicorn Start ups and Deep Tech Firms in International Business
- To acquire knowledge on Deep Tech in doing business
- To define what are the advantages and disavantages of unicorn start ups
- To understand what is the importnance of technolgical start ups across European countries
Course completion:
- The requirements for successful completion of the course are:
- active participation (meaning not simple attendance but actual involvement in class) – 20%
- case studies assessment in the online seminar sessions – 40%
- group presentation – 40%
Course contents:
- Introduction to the Course
- Getting to know each other
- Team Work Ground Rules
- Guidelines to Team Assignments
- Start Ups and Digitalization
- Unicorn Start ups
- Technological Start Ups
- Start Ups and Multinational Firms
- Deep Tech
- Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Technology
- Machine Learning
- Deep Tech Ecosystem
- Case Studies on Start Ups and Deep Tech
- Deep Tech in Spain
- Estonian Technological Start ups
- Unicorn start ups in China
- Presentations of final group presentations on Deep Tech and Unicorn Start ups
Course Literature
Nedayvoda, A., Mockel, P., & Graf, L. (2020). Deep tech solutions for emerging markets.
Anwar, S. T. (2022). The sharing economy and collaborative consumption: Strategic issues and global entrepreneurial opportunities. Journal of International Entrepreneurship, 1-29.