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Innosuisse Entrepreneurship Training (Fall 2026, Basel)

Designed specifically for PhD candidates, postdocs, researchers, and professors, this 12-week course introduces participants to the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and startup creation. Whether you already have a business idea, are at an early stage, or are simply curious about entrepreneurship, the course covers customer discovery, business models, pitching, team building, financial planning, intellectual property, stakeholder management, and branding, equipping participants with practical skills for entrepreneurial thinking and future startup success.

Entrepreneurship Training - Module 2 Business Concept
In cooperation with Innosuisse, the Swiss Innovation Agency

This module introduces the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and helps participants develop and refine innovative business concepts. It is designed for those interested in translating ideas or research into practical applications with real-world impact.

The sessions are led by experienced coaches and cover key topics such as customer discovery, business models, pitching, team building, financial planning, intellectual property, and brand communication. Participants will also have the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals from the university community.

What’s in it for you

• Gain practical business and transferable life skills, whether or not you have a business idea
• Connect with key actors in Basel’s innovation ecosystem and meet potential co-founders, collaborators, or investors
• Receive a Certificate of Completion issued by Innosuisse
• Language: English and free of charge

Practical information

• Innovation Bootcamp: Sept 4^th, 10am – 5pm
• Evening sessions: Every Wednesday, 5pm – 9pm (Sept 16^th – Nov 17^th)
• The certificate requires participation in most sessions and the Bootcamp (min. 80%)

Registration

• Register here!
• Deadline: August 20^th, 2026
• Participation is limited to 35 participants; selection is based on the application