Pathway to Technology Entrepreneurship
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Keywords
Entrepreneurship, commercialization, technology, business plan, financing , market analysis, patents, intellectual property, advisors and mentors, strategy development, pro forma financial statements
Project
Authors
Karl Kelly, Kris Frady
Date Submitted
2016
Material Type
Online Course
Secondary Material Type
Institution
Clemson University
Industry Partner
Technology Villages, an organization focused on commercializing technology innovations served as subject matter experts in this course
License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 2
Additional Public Access
https://educateworkforce.com
Abstract
This course is designed to excite learners to become entrepreneurs, giving them an orientation of entrepreneurial skills and resources. It provides a framework for launching a new technology-oriented business defined as any business with a novel product and service based on advanced technology. This technology is often governed by patents requiring manufacturing and corporate partners to develop and enter the market. The emphasis of this class is to teach company development models for advanced technology companies that create high paying jobs and support wealth formation for the founders, employees, and investors. It is not designed to support retail, warehousing, or commercial company development.
Industry (NAISC)
Developmental Education
Occupation (SOC)
All Occupations (00-0000)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (52)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Other
Educational Level
1st year Community College or equivalent