This creative and innovative learning experience begins with an introduction to the course, in which participants will be introduced to the concept of InnoTechPreneur, the course objectives and structure:

• Participation in some modules;
• Participation in the entire programme, i.e. 6 modules that will allow access to module 7 (final work). Only in this format will participants be awarded the title of postgraduate.

The module will be an introductory and welcoming session, held by the Coordination in video format, which will also include a Masterclass and the provision of useful resources. It will be available to all participants, regardless of their of participation option.

The value proposition of the course includes its very practical, hands-on aspect. Participants will be challenged to identify an innovative idea or project they want to develop and/or validate during the course, working in teams or individually, and immediately apply the content.

The course is organised into seven modules, the 7Is:

• Introspection – addresses personal development, with an emphasis on mindset, communication and leadership;
• Inspiration – Participants delve into the world of entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship, creativity and bioinspiration;
• Ideation – provides participants with the knowledge needed to generate creative ideas, promote co-creation and derive value from collective intelligence in Lean and Agile models;
• Information – focuses on understanding a market and applying innovative strategies to enter it and the study, research and development of targets;
• Intention – Participants learn about the importance of sustainability, impact and the concepts of value and human centricity, exploring creativity in the creation of value models and processes at an individual, organisational or social level;
• Incubation – addresses aspects such as integrated marketing, branding strategies, the implementation of technological solutions and the value of open innovation versus differentiation and market positioning through intellectual property;
• Implementation – where participants systematise all the knowledge acquired in a final interdisciplinary project. Classes will be held to prepare for the pitch, guide them through the group work and present it in class on the innovative idea or project they set out to develop, immediately applying the concepts acquired in the design and construction of an innovative idea in a hands-on and learn-by-doing logic;

The learning objectives of the InnoTechPreneurship course are to empower participants with the knowledge, skills, tools and mindset needed to excel in their careers in the dynamic business world, becoming true InnoTechPreneurs.

Specifically, the learning objectives of this innovative Postgraduation are:

• Understand the intersection between technology, entrepreneurship and creative ideas, regardless of the sector of activity;
• Develop an entrepreneurial mindset and essential skills such as creativity, leadership, communication and collaboration;
• Unlock the potential of individual self-awareness, but also of purposeful and inclusive leadership for multidisciplinary teams;
• Analyse the market context, identifying challenges and opportunities for innovation in any sector of activity;
• Explore strategies of co-creation, collective intelligence and bio-inspiration to stimulate the generation of innovative ideas;
• Acquire knowledge of models and methodologies for creating, validating and implementing innovative ideas;
• Develop a human-centred approach, applying creative techniques to create value for the various stakeholders (clients, users, beneficiaries, and others).

Achieving these objectives empowers participants to face the challenges of an ever-changing environment and to become true InnoTechPreneurs, ready to drive innovation and success regardless of their sector of activity.