Business Creation

This intensive 5-day hybrid workshop, the Business Creation Engineering Program, is designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs transform their engineering ideas into successful businesses. Participants will gain practical knowledge and skills needed to navigate the startup journey, from identifying market opportunities to securing funding.

What to expect

• Learn to deliver unique customer value and develop a strong go-to-market strategy
• Identify your target market and effectively convince customers
• Define a robust business development plan, including roadmap and financial planning
• Build a winning team, understanding co-founder dynamics and advisor selection
• Secure funding for your startup through fundraising sessions and investor pitches

Agenda

1. Day 1: Deliver Unique Customer Value Focus on go-to-market and intellectual property strategy 2. Day 2: Identify Your Market and Convince Customers Learn startup media skills and incorporation strategy 3. Day 3: Define Your Business Development Plan Develop a comprehensive roadmap and financial plan 4. Day 4: Build a Winning Team Cover co-founder dynamics, choosing advisors, team sheets, and shareholder agreements 5. Day 5: Secure Funding for Your Startup Participate in an early-stage fundraising session and a final pitch in front of investors

Who should attend

This program is ideal for aspiring entrepreneurs and founders in various engineering and tech sectors, including acoustics, advanced manufacturing, chemical, civil, clean-tech, electrical, embedded systems, energy, materials science, mechanical, medical, microprocessors, optics, photonics, power electronics, process, product, quality control, recycling, robotics, smart building, semiconductors, sensors, solar systems, surface sciences, and more. It's for anyone ready to launch a groundbreaking startup.

About the host

The event is supported by startup space, a venue located in Schlieren that provides an environment for startups.