The Entrepreneurship Essentials helps students acquire both fundamental knowledge and practical skills. It helps students to develop a comprehensive venture plan while strengthening their entrepreneurial thinking through a blend of cutting-edge theory, real-world cases, and intensive practice. It guides students through the journey of startup design, from opportunity identification, product development, business model, to growth strategy and financing. It gives special attention to the social impact of ventures and the social responsibilities of entrepreneurs.
Training and Capacity Building
01 Entrepreneurship Essentials
Curriculum
Compulsory
- Entrepreneurial Mindset and Innovation
- Managing New Ventures
Elective Modules
- Business Strategy
- Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs
- Product Development and Management
- Innovation Marketing and Branding
- Intellectual Property Innovation
- Venture Capital Investment and Startup Financing
- Innovation and Commercialization of Technologies
- Social Entrepreneurship and Business for Good
- Leadership and Communication Skills
02 Entrepreneurship Adventures
- Idea Validation and Opportunity Identification
- Product and Service design
- Business Development
- Scaling and Exit
03 Events
DKU InE has 4 signature event series: Entrepreneur Speaker Series, Impact Adventure, Innovation Summit, and Creative Challenge. Notifications about upcoming events will be sent via email and posted on our website and WeChat account. If there is a specific topic that you are interested in, please email us.
04 Summer Programs
Our summer programs provide an immersive learning experience that enables participants to take their projects to the next level through intensive theory learning and practice. Notifications about upcoming summer programs will be sent via email and posted on our website and WeChat account.
Mentorship and Guidance
Our faculty and business professionals serve as advisors and mentors to facilitate project development and personal growth. Participants can reach out to them for professional advice and guidance.
Funding and Service
Each incubator team will receive up to 20,000 CNY per year as project funding. Teams should follow the policy of finance at DKU to use their project funds. Comprehensive service on branding, legal, IP, technology, and other relatives.
Competition Guidance
All teams are strongly encouraged to participate in national and international innovation and entrepreneurship competitions. Teams can participate in competitions according to their interests and focus areas, and receive guidance and support from our advisors and experts.
Community and Networking
As a participant in the DKU Innovation Incubator, you will enter an active community of DKU students and alumni who share the same entrepreneurial and forward-looking spirit. We host gatherings every month for all participants to share, communicate, and learn from each other. These events serve to foster growth in each individual and the community as a whole, accompanied by new perspectives from featured guests.
Space and Facility
Note: Participants should use the spaces and any equipment in a safe, reasonable, and prudent manner. Participants will be liable for damages caused intentionally or through negligence.