JUMP – from Vision to Impact
Power up your future skills! With the new Minor/LAO in Innovation & Entrepreneurship (30 ECTS), Master’s students from all disciplines can enhance their profile of key future skills in an interdisciplinary setting.
Develop an interdisciplinary, adaptive understanding of innovation to translate insights from your respective subject contexts into impact-oriented solutions and to act responsibly in various professional fields. Whether as a manager in the corporate world, the innovation economy, the public or non-profit sector, or even as the founder of your own start-up, act as a visionary and develop innovations with a real impact.
Over the course of three semesters, you will explore innovation and entrepreneurship from both academic and practical perspectives in an interdisciplinary setting. The program combines foundational knowledge, hands-on experience and interdisciplinary teamwork, supported by experts from academia, industry, and the innovation ecosystem.
Throughout the program, themes such as mindset, leadership, collaboration, and methods like value-based reflections and discussions connect the different modules and create a coherent learning journey. Learn more about the Study Programhere.
Our programme features “CONNECT”, a monthly event series where students can meet founders, innovators, and industry experts, gain valuable insights, and grow their networks. Learn more here
Interested in joining? Find out more about target group, application process, module booking, and key deadlineshere
For frequently asked questions, please see the FAQ section at the end of this page.
Important Dates
| Application for Enrollment and Module Booking (*) |
You can apply for enrolment in our Minor/LAO until 31 August 2026. However, we strongly encourage you to complete the application process by 12 July 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. Please book the core modules taking place in Fall Semester 2026 as soon as possible within the module booking window (see dates below). If you are unable to book the modules during the designated booking period, please send an email to the Study Program Coordinator at minor@innovation.uzh.ch by 31 August 2026. More info here |
| Foundations of Innovation |
Time window for module booking: 29 July, 10 am - 11 August 2026 Teaching starts on 1 September 2026 |
| XP Lab Innovation |
Time window for module booking: 12 August, 10 am - 25 August 2026 Teaching starts on 6 November 2026 |
| Kick-off Event | 1 September 2026, 6:00 – 8:30 pm |
(*) Additional information for Master’s and Advanced Bachelor's students planning to enroll for the Spring Semester 2027
We encourage you to book and attend “Foundations of Innovation” and “XP Lab Innovation” in the Fall Semester 2026.
If you are interested in attending the core modules offered in the Fall Semester 2026, please send an email to the study program coordinator at minor@innovation.uzh.ch, including your first name, surname, and matriculation number. Email subject: Minor Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Letter of Interest
If you are an advanced Bachelor’s student, please also indicate the number of ECTS credits you expect to have completed by the end of the Fall Semester 2026.
Module place allocation
Students planning to enroll in the Minor/LAO for the Spring Semester 2027 who have sent a letter of interest in booking the core modules offered in the Fall Semester 2026 will be given the same priority for place allocation as students enrolled in the Minor/LAO in the Fall Semester 2026.
"Students need to experience innovation, not just study it.
The Minor Innovation & Entrepreneurship enables students to turn ideas into impact and shape the future by working across disciplines and connecting with role models, experts, and industry partners from Zurich’s vibrant innovation ecosystem."
Maria Olivares, Head of Innovation UZH
