The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Bootcamp consists of 10 interactive workshops designed to equip students with the skills to identify problems, design with value for purpose, prototype solutions, define target markets, establish key partnerships, leverage distribution channels, and build strong customer relationships.
This program culminates in a Sprint Challenge focusing on key emerging sectors:
- Green Sustainability Entrepreneurship
- Digital Transformation
- Creative Economy
- Product and Service Innovation
Program Timeline:
Workshops: February 17 – March 28
Sprint Challenge Competition: April 1, 2025
Entrepreneurial Skill Development: Hands-on experience in problem-solving, design thinking, and business modeling.
Networking and Mentorship: Access to an extensive network of mentors and industry experts.
Internship and Career Opportunities: Exposure to potential internships
Market Expansion Potential: Learn about programs designed to accelerate ventures, explore go-to-market strategies, and export opportunities.
Winners of the Sprint Challenge will earn the opportunity to compete against students from the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) – Rio Piedras, Mayaguez, Cayey, and Ponce campuses at the Spring Sprints Competition on April 10, 2025, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Workshops:
- Building Better Businesses: Strategy Mapping and Efficiency Through OGS
- Market Ready: Defining Your Persona and Leveraging SWOT for Succes
- Branding for Success: Building Your Business and Personal Identity
- The Customer Journey
- Pricing for Profit: Building Projections and Budgeting for Succes
- Building Lasting Relationships: Strategies for Customer Connection and Retention
- The Power of Connections: Unlocking Opportunities Through Networking
- How to build a Sequioa Capital Template
For more information please contact:
Barbara Cotto Jimenez
Faculty Lead: Vision to Venture: From Idea to Market
bcottoji@fiu.edu