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.

"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

How Students Learn to Think Like Entrepreneurs