Prepare for Innovate WithIN with the Companion Course.
A resource to empower students and instructors to embrace entrepreneurship and innovation.
This powerful program removes barriers to innovation and provides modules that empower teachers and students to view the world through the lens of entrepreneurship and build a thriving business model. Check out some of the key topics that make the Companion Course so valuable!
Empathy & Innovation
Culture of Collaboration
Building your Network
Minimum Viable Product
Market Validation & Feedback
Foundations of Marketing
Our Companion Course features some amazing individuals like world-renowned entrepreneur and writer, Seth Godin!
Based out of Indianapolis, Elevate Ventures is one of the major venture firms in the state. Our course interviews partner Jacob Schpok on raising capital.
The course takes students on a comprehensive journey, starting with mindset development – teaching them to see problems as opportunities – and guiding them through the process of creating real businesses.
Through this course, students are equipped with a valuable toolbox of resources to identify and seize entrepreneurial opportunities effectively. As they progress, participants are encouraged to pitch their business ideas and complete a business model canvas, ensuring they gain practical experience and apply their learning. Recognizing the need for inclusivity, STARTedUP addressed the challenge of disparities by making this curriculum free and accessible to all, leveling the playing field for every student.