Certificate

Engineering Entrepreneurship

The Business of Breakthroughs

The Penn Engineering Entrepreneurship Program equips students with the skills and mindset to transform technological innovations into successful ventures. Through a comprehensive curriculum and hands-on experiences, students learn to navigate the complexities of high-tech entrepreneurship, preparing them to lead in today’s dynamic tech landscape.

Professors To Propel Your Career

Our faculty members are dedicated to building up the next generation of entrepreneurs. In addition to being incredible mentors, they’re leading experts and researchers in their fields.

Jeffrey Babin, Practice Professor and Associate Director, Engineering Entrepreneurship

Jeffrey Babin

Area of Expertise:
Product development and entrepreneurial management
Students Know Me For:
A hands-on approach to teaching and mentorship in startup development
I Want to Make an Impact In:
Guiding students to transform innovative ideas into viable, market-ready products

Tom Cassel

Area of Expertise:
Engineering entrepreneurship and technology commercialization
Students Know Me For:
Real-world insights into launching tech ventures and a dynamic teaching style
I Want to Make an Impact In:
Empowering engineers to become successful entrepreneurs

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Vanessa Chan

Vanessa Chan

Area of Expertise:
Innovation and entrepreneurship
Students Know Me For:
My passion for translating scientific research into commercial products
I Want to Make an Impact In:
Bridging the gap between engineering and business to foster impactful technological advancements

 

 

Courses Designed to Spark Collaboration

This course introduces the fundamentals of high-tech venture creation, covering opportunity identification, market analysis, and business model development. Students engage in case studies and projects to apply entrepreneurial concepts in real-world scenarios.

Building on EAS 5450, this course delves into high-tech business planning, including financial modeling, intellectual property strategy, and funding mechanisms. Students develop comprehensive business plans for technology startups.

An immersive experience that allows students to work closely with startups and venture capital firms. The program emphasizes practical skills in entrepreneurship through hands-on projects and mentorship, preparing students for leadership roles in high-tech ventures.