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XP Lab Kickstart

Start ideas. Explore your potential. 

This course provides insights into entrepreneurial thinking, innovation methods and techniques, and the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.

For Students and early career researchers from all faculties at UZH

Content & Objectives

Students will be able to…

  • identify opportunities in uncertain and complex environments
  • experiment with Design Thinking and iterate based on feedback and learning.
  • experience and apply an entrepreneurial mindset, including failure culture and growth mindset
  • craft compelling narratives to communicate ideas effectively.
  • collaborate in interdisciplinary teams and contribute to collective problem-solving.
  • analyze how entrepreneurial skills can enhance academic and professional paths.
  • reflect on personal strenghts and plan how they could be used to create societal and organizational impact.
Structure & ECTS Upon successful completion of the course, students receive 1 ECTS credit. The course combines asynchronous self-study with face-to-face teaching, as well as individual and group work that culminates in a final reflection.  

Please note: The course can be taken regardless of previous knowledge and field of study and aims to foster a wide range of innovative ideas and entrepreneurial ambitions. The course is conducted in English.
When The XP Lab will take place in autumn 2026: 22.9., 29.9., 20.10., 09:00-12:00. Please find more details in the UZH Course Catalogue
Follow-up possibilities Enhance your profile with future-oriented skills: Start in Fall 2026 with the new Master Minor in Innovation & Entrepreneurship. XP Lab Kickstart is the entry point to innovation and entrepreneurship and part of the XP Labs Series.

XP Lab Inovation and XP Lab Entrepreneurship are part of the new Minor Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

 

Additional Information

Kontakt

Dr. Marion Lehner
Program Development
Lecturer XP Labs
Innovation Hub