35-hour course (3 US or 6 ECTS credits)*

Grenoble is the “Silicon Valley” in France and as such is a hotbed for innovation; take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to learn directly from practitioners and experts.		Download Syllabus & Faculty
Innovation in Grenoble is omni-present in industry sectors such as:   Micro-nanotechnologies & Electronics ICT: information technology & software Energy Biotechnology, Biomedical technology New materials		Find out why Grenoble is the place to study Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship:

 You will:
 

• Understand the economic context of innovation,explore its dynamics and master the different phases of a successful innovation process.
• Learn why and how most new technologies come out of start-ups and small firms, the importance of clusters, alliances and partnerships in an innovative world.
• Meet with key executives in innovative firms to analyze how their strategy worked and evaluate their innovation management.
• Visit the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva to understand and debate the value of patenting
• Learn how innovation, technology and strategy have to be closely integrated to develop the competitiveness of the firm in a global environment.
• Follow an interactive workshop which introduces and applies the most effective tools to assess, improve and market innovations.
• Demonstrate your understanding of the innovation process through a capstone case approach