At a Glance

With the new Minor in “Innovation & Entrepreneurship” (30 ECTS), master’s students from all disciplines can enhance their profile with future-oriented skills in an interdisciplinary environment starting in Fall Semester 2026.

This is a unique opportunity to gain the skills needed to become a leader in the corporate world, the innovation economy, the public or non-profit sector, or as founders of their own start-up  and make a meaningful impact. 

What can be expected

This three-semester program combines scientifically grounded theory across disciplines with hands-on skills, supported by experts from industry and the innovation ecosystem. In a challenge-based practice project, students develop and realize innovation or startup ideas in interdisciplinary teams. After completing this minor, students will have the ability to make scientifically grounded decisions in innovative organizations.

In the Minor “Innovation & Entrepreneurship” students will:

• Understand innovations and how they work, and critically evaluate them
• Learn how to successfully implement ideas or inventions into practice in organizations, non-profits and start-ups.
• Understand, analyze, and strategically leverage innovation ecosystems
• Strengthen soft skills such as teamwork, communication, and leadership to realize ideas  in interdisciplinary teams
• Apply and refine strategies and methods to design sustainable and scalable solutions

Moreover, students will become part of a dynamic community and gain access to a cross-disciplinary network of researchers, industry and business partners, and experts from the innovation and start-up ecosystem.

«We want to empower students to boldly turn ideas into action and shape the future,» says Maria Olivares, Head of Innovation at UZH. «The Minor provides space to learn and experiment, enabling students to develop innovations with real impact through entrepreneurial thinking and interdisciplinary teamwork.»

Interested in the new Minor “Innovation & Entrepreneurship”, starting in Fall 2026?
Stay informed andsign up here for updates and application alerts. 

Are you a company, partner from the innovation ecosystem or lecturer, and interested in supporting the new Minor financially or with your expertise? Sign up here, and we will be happy to get in touch with you.