363-1082-00L  Enabling Entrepreneurship: From Science to Startup

SemesterAutumn Semester 2022
LecturersA. Sethi
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish
CommentStudents should provide a brief overview (unto 1 page) of their business ideas that they would like to commercialise through the course. If they do not have an idea, they are required to provide a motivation letter stating why they would like to do this elective. If you are unsure about the readiness of your idea or technology to be converted into a startup, please drop me a line to schedule a call or meeting to discuss.

The total number of students will be limited to 50.

The students should submit the necessary information until 19 September 2022 and apply to anilsethi@ethz.ch


Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits3 credits
ExaminersA. Sethi
Typegraded semester performance
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionRepetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.
Additional information on mode of examinationThe course will help students who want to become entrepreneurs to convert their idea into a business case. The students will be required to prepare a business case for their chosen idea, demonstrating viability for commercialisation & will comprise presentation, executive summary and financials (as required by investors). The formats for the deliverables will be provided to students through the course.