CURATE Incubator ProgrammeLaajuus (5 cr)

Course unit code: ENT002AS0AE

General information

ECTS credits: 5 cr

Teaching language: English

Learning objectives

Through your active participating in this course and the bootcamps you will be able to:
Describe key concepts related to business models, value propositions, market analysis, sales, marketing, startup financing and intellectual property rights.
Explain how AI tools can support entrepreneurial decision-making, market resesearch and general business development.
Discuss the ethical, legal and strategic implications of AI in entrepreneurship.
Apply AI-driven tools to validate business models, create value propositions, analyze market trends, optimize sales and marketing, explore startup financing options, and evaluate potential issues with intellectual property rights.
Develop a pitch deck and present the solution to your Challenge to the commissioning company.
Work collaboratively in teams to solve real-world entrepreneurial challenges using AI solutions.
Design an AI-integrated business solution for your commissioning company.
Assess business ideas and refine them based on feedback and iterative development.
Evaluate the feasibility, scalability and impact of AI-Driven business innovations.

In this course you will participate in two hyrbid bootcamps and complete seven self-paced modules virtually. Bootcamp 1 is focused on Design Thinking and Ideation and Bootcamp 2 is focused on pitch training and pitching your solutions to the commissioning companies. The seven virtual modules are focused on business models, value propositions, market analyses and competition, sales, marketing, startup financing and intellectual property rights. Each module contains a corresponding section that introduces specific AI tools to support your work on these topics.

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There are no pre-requisites for participation in this course.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25 %, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50 %, the course is failed.

Completion of Course Modules – Required
Complete all course modules by engaging with the provided content and exercises.

Assessment Performance – Minimum 75% Required
Pass all assessments with a score of at least 75% to demonstrate understanding of key concepts, AI tools, and entrepreneurial strategies.

Final Group Project – Required
Participate in the creation of the final pitch deck as part of a group, contributing meaningfully to the development and presentation of the business solution.