Institute of Mechatronic Systems Studies Master Lectures
Entrepreneurship for Technology Startups

Entrepreneurship for Technology Startups

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Type of course Lecture + Excercise
Level Master
Semester Summer semester
Credit points 5 CP
Workload 4 contact hours per week
Examination Written exam (120 min) + Presentation
Lecturer Judith von Malottki / Janina Segatz
Excersice instructor Judith von Malottki / Janina Segatz

Course objective

As part of the lecture "Entrepreneurship for Technology Start-ups," students gain fundamental knowledge about founding and managing a technology-oriented company. Successful completion of the final exam counts as an official course assessment.

Topics covered include developing a business model, creating a business plan, addressing intellectual property rights, and tackling practical startup-related issues. The course also presents a variety of startup funding opportunities and financing instruments. Additionally, part of the course features engaging guest talks and excursions with successful tech entrepreneurs, offering real-world insights into the startup journey.

Course content

Below is an overview of the key topics covered in the lecture "Entrepreneurship for Technology Start-ups”:

  • Start-up methodologies
  • Market research
  • Competitive analysis
  • Financing
  • Funding opportunities
  • Business plan development
  • Financial planning
  • Patents & intellectual property rights
  • Practical start-up experiences

Materials

The lecture-related materials for the course "Entrepreneurship for Technology Start-ups" will be made available for download on Stud.IP throughout the course of the lecture. These include the script, exercises, exam materials, and supplementary literature.

Important notes

The lecture and accompanying exercise are offered every summer semester with different instructors but identical content.

Contact

Simon Ehlers Simon Ehlers
Dr.-Ing. Simon Ehlers
Group Leader
Learning & Control
Address
An der Universität 1
30823 Garbsen
Building
Room
105
Simon Ehlers Simon Ehlers
Dr.-Ing. Simon Ehlers
Group Leader
Learning & Control
Address
An der Universität 1
30823 Garbsen
Building
Room
105