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Innovation & Entrepreneurship: From Design Thinking to Funding
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A Coursera course delivered through 28DIGITAL (representing leading European technical universities), with instructors including Martin Vendel, that spans the whole arc of building something new: design thinking and idea generation, innovation cycles, business modelling and funding strategies, with a tech-sector emphasis. Broad and well-rounded — good for aspiring tech founders who want the full picture.
Good for: Aspiring tech founders wanting the full innovation-to-funding arc.
Less suitable if: You want deep focus on one stage, or a non-tech context.
Requirements: None; interest in tech ventures helps.
Realistic time: Around 12–18 hours over a few weeks.
About this course
Innovation & Entrepreneurship: From Design Thinking to Funding takes you across the whole arc of building something new. Delivered through 28DIGITAL (representing leading European technical universities) with instructors including Martin Vendel, it covers design thinking and idea generation, innovation cycles, business modelling, and funding strategies — with an emphasis on the tech sector.
What you'll learn
Use design thinking to generate ideas
Understand the innovation cycle end to end
Build and test a business model
Develop a funding strategy for a venture
Apply innovation methods in a tech context
Move an idea toward a fundable business
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Certificate
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Mobile access
English
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What it costs
You can audit the course free on Coursera. A certificate needs a Coursera subscription (about $49/month) or Coursera Plus, with financial aid available.
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Martin Vendel
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Delivered via 28DIGITAL, an initiative representing a network of leading European technical universities, with a teaching team including Martin Vendel, Frans Nauta, and Mark Coopersmith. The perspective is international and tech-innovation focused.