The EnterpriseTECH programmes

About the EnterpriseTECH Experience

The EnterpriseTECH experience encompasses the foundation level EnterpriseTECH and the follow-on EnterpriseTECH STAR programmes. Together, they offer a dynamic blend of education and practical experience tailored for the entrepreneurially-minded STEM researcher or professional.

On these 10-week programmes, you’ll learn core aspects of entrepreneurship, innovation-driven problem-solving, strategic market navigation and value creation, while exploring your entrepreneurial potential in a team that has a project provided, or by advancing an early-stage business idea of your own.

By joining EnterpriseTECH, you become part of an innovative community where learning translates into real-world applications for early-stage technologies and ventures. Whether you come to us as a student, an inventor with a technology to share in the form of a project proposal, or a professional keen on guiding the next generation of entrepreneurs as a supervisor or mentor, our programmes offer a unique platform to learn, engage, contribute, and grow.

EnterpriseTECH and STAR are ideal for people new to business school learning, who have other weekday commitments to attend to. You may be looking for an easy-to-access educational offering or primer without committing to a full Masters degree or MBA in business or entrepreneurship studies.

Why study entrepreneurship at Cambridge Judge Business School?

You won’t just learn about entrepreneurship; you’ll immerse yourself in a world-class environment for innovation and enterprise. As part of a renowned research university, we leverage unparalleled academic and practical expertise from across the Cambridge ecosystem.

Our programmes are distinguished by their depth, diversity, and direct connection to the heart of Silicon Fen—a global epicentre of entrepreneurial dynamism, technological innovation, and groundbreaking research.

Joining EnterpriseTECH offers you the opportunity to:

• Learn from the experts: Engage with faculty who research entrepreneurship and entrepreneurs who live it, experiencing firsthand one of the world’s leading hubs for technological genius and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Connect with brilliant minds: Become part of an ecosystem renowned for over eight centuries of inspiring excellence, driving innovation, and creating impact. Here, networking and socialising with peers and experts from various backgrounds can foster opportunities for collaboration and personal growth.
• Be part of a diverse community: Join a cross-disciplinary, inclusive community where the fusion of ideas and diverse perspectives fuels innovation and entrepreneurial success.

Personal ambitions in entrepreneurship

Our surveys reveal that over 95% of our students are drawn to EnterpriseTECH and entrepreneurship not primarily for financial gain but by a strong desire for autonomy and making a meaningful impact.

They aim to address critical global challenges, enhance sustainability, combat the climate crisis, improve health, and better the quality of life for all. Many researchers are motivated by these same goals when they first enter the field.

The programmes offer crucial first steps towards realising these ambitions, providing essential knowledge and networking opportunities to help you turn future business ideas or research into tangible solutions.

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Our sponsors

Our valued academic partners and corporate sponsors that support our programmes as well as enable some our aspiring researcher-entrepreneurs to attend include: