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351-1159-00L 3 Credits BSC D-CHAB
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Technology Entrepreneurship for Chemical Engineers

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Laurens Piet T Vandeweghe
Only for students in BSc Chemical Engineering.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:29:16

Abstract

Technology ventures are significantly changing the global economic picture. Technological skills increasingly need to be complemented by entrepreneurial understanding.This course offers the fundamentals in theory and practice of entrepreneurship in new technology ventures. Main topics covered are success factors in the creation of new firms, including founding, financing and growing a venture.

Objective

This course provides theory-grounded knowledge and practice-driven skills for founding, financing, and growing new technology ventures. A critical understanding of dos and don'ts is provided through highlighting and discussing real life examples and cases. The project work links technology entrepreneurship with challenges in the chemical industry.

Content

Weekly sessions - recorded. 10+ sessions carried out by guest lecturers: experts in the broad field of technology entrepreneurship (e.g., serial entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, (E)MBA professors, company builders, patent experts, scale-up executives, …) Typical lecture format (2h): 15': Introduction 60': Guest testimonial 15': Discussion related to topic (in groups) 10': Plenary discussion 20': Q&A with (guest) lecturer Special workshops will complement the course.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 90 minutes
Aids
None
50% of the exam will cover the contents of the course: 363-079-00L Technology Entrepreneurship. The additional project will be graded and counts for 50% of the final grade (compulsory performance assessment).

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Technology Entrepreneurship for Chemical Engineers
The lecture takes place online via Zoom (recorded). Please note that you can also follow the lecture in the reserved room. Dates for the special workshops will be announced separately to the students enrolled.
  • Tue 18:15-20:00 (HG G 3)
  • 24.09 Date 16:15-18:00 (HG E 23)
  • 04.10 Date 08:45-11:30 (HIT F 13)
  • 05.11 Date 16:15-18:00 (ML H 43)
  • 03.12 Date 16:15-18:00 (HG E 23)
  • 17.12 Date 16:15-19:00 (WEV F 109)
  • 17.12 Date 16:15-19:00 (WEV F 110)
  • 17.12 Date 16:15-19:00 (WEV F 111)
3 h weekly

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