Technology Driven Innovation
Certificate Course - Management & Leadership - MM_MSc.4.1.I26
| Date | Sep 13 - 16, 2027 |
| Duration | 4 days |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | upon request |
| Cost | 2,400 € |
Course prerequisites - Basic work experience in innovation and project management is recommended but not a prerequisite.
Fundamentals
Understand characteristics of technology-driven innovation and principles behind innovation processes.
Technology
Apply tools, techniques, and methods supporting development and management of technology-driven innovation.
Applications
Use innovation approaches to drive success in real-world projects and organizational contexts.
What you'll explore
- Understand the concepts of technology push and market pull as key drivers of innovation and opportunity identification.
- Apply the Technology Application Selection (TAS) process to systematically identify and evaluate potential applications.
- Analyze and characterize technologies to assess their capabilities and potential use cases.
- Generate and develop application ideas and evaluate their value profiles to support informed selection decisions.
Your key takeaways
- Acquire competencies to understand principles and tools underlying technology-driven innovation.
- Differentiate between market pull and technology push approaches to drive innovation.
- Engage in a structured technology-driven innovation process.
Taught by recognized experts in Technology Driven Innovation
Benefit from the knowledge of leading specialists with extensive experience in research and industry. Their deep expertise guarantees a course of outstanding academic and practical quality.
Prof. Dr. Orestis Terzidis
Prof. Dr. Orestis Terzidis is Head of the Institute for Entrepreneurship, Technology Management and Innovation (EnTechnon) at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). With a PhD in physics and extensive industry experience at SAP, including roles in software development and research leadership, he bridges academic innovation with real-world business transformation. Since joining KIT in 2011, he has focused on entrepreneurship, digital business models, and technology-driven innovation. He contributes to national and international committees on energy systems, start-up research, and AI-driven business models. His work connects research, industry, and policy to advance innovation ecosystems and entrepreneurial thinking in the digital age.
Who should attend
This course is particularly beneficial for professionals in the following fields
- Engineering and Technology Professionals
Engineers and technical experts involved in developing and applying new technologies to create innovative products and solutions. - Innovation and Product Management Professionals
Managers, consultants, and product owners responsible for driving innovation, identifying market opportunities, and managing technology-based products. - Entrepreneurship and Business Development Professionals
Professionals working on new ventures, business models, and commercialization of technologies, focusing on value creation from innovation. - Strategy and Transformation Roles
Professionals at the interface of technology and management, engaged in digital transformation, innovation strategy, and competitive positioning. - Early-Career Professionals and Researchers
Graduates, PhD candidates, and academic staff in engineering, business, or related fields seeking to build competencies in technology-driven innovation.