Women in Technology
Section outline
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In Week 0, you will find a short introduction that gives you an overview of the main contents included in the MOOC.
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The first week, realised by IPAG Business School, includes on one side the experience presented by Sara, a young female entrepreneur, as a case in point to discover her start-up journey. In these videos, Sara explains the main ideas and issues she faces in developing her business idea and, taking steps from there, IPAG professors provide their suggestions and insights. On the other side, this week also includes more theoretical videos and additional resources (case studies, linkography, etc.), that allow to expand the content areas, presenting cutting-edge notions in digital economy, strategic management, concepts, and methods in entrepreneurship etc.
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The second week, realised by LUT university, includes topics focused on technology entrepreneurship, such as basic and fundamental aspects of software development and e-market place, proof of concepts design and testing, typical pitfalls of start-up companies and so on.
The aim is to provide you with practical knowledge necessary to advance in your start up process and become an entrepreneur. This week also includes as testimonials the success stories of female students and women entrepreneurs in STEM sectors, sharing their knowledge, experiences, and suggestions to succeed in developing a business.
Moreover, at the end of the week, a learning scenario is proposed with the aim of stimulating your reflections and exchange with other participants to support you in taking home your very own idea for your start up company.-
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Students mustMark as done
General theory on product development, service development, what is proof-of-concept
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Week 3, realised by PoliHub, focuses on the role of incubators and tech hubs in the innovation ecosystem.In this context, on one side PoliHub shares its mission to support the creation and scaling-up of start-ups and on the other side the hubs, involved as testimonial, showcase how to provide facilities, services, and mentors in the initial and critical phases of the start-up’s life cycle. Taking steps from there, you will learn how to deal with uncertainties and how to consider innovation as a collaborative activity.
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