Master’s in Entrepreneurship and Open Innovation Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in corporate entrepreneurship and open innovation engineering. 12 modules covering the open innovation paradigm, intrapreneurship, start-up collaboration and venture clienting, crowdsourcing, idea funnel management, business model innovation, corporate ventures, IP in open collaboration, regional ecosystems and impact measurement, with an assigned technical tutor.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this programme. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Apply the open innovation paradigm to technology organisations.
Design intrapreneurship and new business programmes.
Manage collaboration with start-ups through pilots and venture clienting.
Organise crowdsourcing and co-creation processes.
Innovate business models using validation tools.
Protect intellectual property in open collaborations.
Measure the impact of open innovation programmes.
Who it's for
- Open innovation managers in industrial and technology companies.
- Intrapreneurship programme leads.
- Venture client managers piloting start-up solutions.
- Business model consultants.
- Innovation ecosystem managers in clusters and technology parks.
- New business managers launching corporate ventures.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into industry.
What you'll work with
- ISO 56001:2024 (innovation management systems)
- ISO 56002:2019 (innovation management system guidance)
- ISO 56003:2019 (tools and methods for innovation partnerships)
- UNE 166002:2021 (R&D&I management systems)
- OECD Oslo Manual (2018) (measuring innovation)
- Law 28/2022 (promotion of start-ups)
- Law 24/2015 (Spanish Patents Act)
- Directive (EU) 2016/943 (protection of trade secrets)
- Miro
- Strategyzer
- HYPE Innovation
- Lens.org
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Chesbrough's model1.2Inbound and outbound knowledge flows1.3The coupled innovation model1.4Benefits and risks of opening up1.5Open innovation and ecosystems1.6Open innovation platforms1.7Procter & Gamble's Connect + Develop programme1.8Open innovation maturity1.9Open innovation in SMEs1.10Case study: degree of openness of an industrial company
2.1The concept of intrapreneurship2.2Internal entrepreneurship programmes2.3Selecting ideas and teams2.4Incentives for intrapreneurs2.5Time and resources allocated2.6Scaling internal projects2.7Corporate entrepreneurial culture2.8Organisational barriers to intrapreneurship2.9Indicators for internal programmes2.10Workshop: an intrapreneurship programme
3.1Start-up search and scouting3.2Open innovation challenges3.3Pilot projects with start-ups3.4Procurement of start-ups by large companies3.5The venture clienting model3.6Corporate accelerator programmes3.7Hackathons and innovation events3.8Evaluating pilots3.9Scaling after the pilot3.10Practical exercise: a venture clienting process
4.1Innovation contests4.2Crowdsourcing platforms4.3User communities4.4Co-creation with customers4.5Lead users according to von Hippel4.6Crowdfunding and validation4.7Incentives for participation4.8Ownership of submitted ideas4.9Moderation and quality of communities4.10Case study: open contest for technical solutions
5.1Idea generation techniques5.2Idea management platforms5.3Evaluating and screening ideas5.4Prioritising initiatives5.5Managing the innovation funnel5.6Experiments to reduce uncertainty5.7Funnel metrics5.8Innovation management software5.9Governance of innovation committees5.10Lab: idea funnel with HYPE Innovation
6.1The Business Model Canvas6.2Business model patterns6.3Business model versus product innovation6.4Multi-sided platform models6.5Servitisation of products6.6Circular business models6.7The Value Proposition Canvas6.8Validating business hypotheses6.9Transitioning between models6.10Workshop: redesigning a manufacturer's business model
7.1Building corporate ventures7.2Spin-in and spin-out7.3Technology joint ventures7.4Corporate incubators and labs7.5Governance of new businesses7.6Stage-based internal funding7.7New business metrics7.8Integration into the core business7.9Closing failed initiatives7.10Case study: launching a new business line
8.1Non-disclosure agreements8.2Technology collaboration agreements8.3Ownership of joint results8.4Technology cross-licensing8.5Start-ups' intellectual property8.6Open source in the company8.7Risks of knowledge contamination8.8Protecting trade secrets8.9Managing ownership disputes8.10Practical exercise: collaboration agreement with a start-up
9.1The triple and quadruple helix model9.2Industrial and sector clusters9.3Innovative business groupings (AEIs)9.4Science and technology parks9.5Digital innovation hubs9.6Smart specialisation strategies9.7European innovation networks9.8Attracting talent and companies9.9Measuring ecosystems9.10Case study: ecosystem map of a region
10.1Leadership for innovation10.2A culture of experimentation10.3Tolerance of failure10.4Multidisciplinary innovation teams10.5Diversity and creativity10.6Internal communication of innovation10.7Measuring innovation culture10.8Change management10.9Psychological safety in teams10.10Workshop: innovation culture diagnosis
11.1Open innovation indicators11.2Return on programmes11.3Innovation dashboard11.4Benchmarking against other companies11.5Programme governance11.6Reporting to management11.7Continuous improvement of the programme11.8Partnerships according to ISO 5600311.9External communication of results11.10Lab: open innovation dashboard
12.1Selecting the organisation to study12.2Diagnosis of openness and innovation12.3Ecosystem analysis12.4Designing the open innovation programme12.5Start-up collaboration model12.6Intellectual property management12.7Indicators and governance12.8Implementation plan12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
Delivered 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so you can combine the programme with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standards and applied exercises. You work with Miro, Strategyzer, HYPE Innovation and Lens.org in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: designing an open innovation programme, validating a business model and managing a pilot with start-ups. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: ISO 56001:2024, ISO 56002:2019, ISO 56003:2019, UNE 166002:2021, OECD Oslo Manual (2018), Law 28/2022, Law 24/2015, Directive (EU) 2016/943.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent proven professional experience.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Miro, Strategyzer, HYPE Innovation and Lens.org, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a suitable computer and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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