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363-0790-00L 2 Credits DR , MSC , NDS D-HEST , D-MTEC , D-BAUG , D-MAVT , D-ITET

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Technology Entrepreneurship

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Fredrik Hacklin

VVZ CR 4.2

Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:30:57

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.

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, …). Final session: multiple choice semester assignment (100% of grade). 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

Resources

Lecture Notes

Lecture slides and case material

General Information

Language: English
Levels: DR , MSC , NDS
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: graded semester performance

Documented preparation of and participation in case studies and exercises.

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Technology Entrepreneurship The lecture takes place online via Zoom (recorded). Please note that you can also follow the lecture in the reserved room.	Tue 18:15-20:00 (HG G 3)	2 h weekly

Offered In

Management, Technologie und Ökonomie Master (Willkommen und Einführung ins MSc ETH MTEC 15. September 2025, 14.00 - 16.15, Raum HG E 1.1)
- Wahlfächer
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Geomatik Master
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  - Erweiterte Vertiefungsfächer
MAS in Management, Technology, and Economics (MAS MTEC Einführungsveranstaltung für Studierende im 1. Semester: Freitag, 12.09.2025, 09.00 -17.30, LEE E 101)
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Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnologie Master
- 01 - Fächer der Vertiefungen
  - Vertiefungen (alle): Wahlfächer (This is only a short selection. Other courses from the ETH course catalogue may be chosen in agreement with your tutor. As an alternative to the elective courses, students may do a second semester project or an internship in industry. Please consult your tutor.)
Doktorat Maschinenbau und Verfahrenstechnik (Mehr Informationen unter: )
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Gesundheitswissenschaften und Technologie Master
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- Vertiefung in Medizintechnik
  - Wahlfächer
- Vertiefung in Rehabilitation und Inklusion
  - Wahlfächer
    - Rehabilitation Technology (Studierende mit der Vertiefung Rehabilitation und Inklusion: Es müssen mind. 3 KP aus diesem Schwerpunkt gewählt werden.)