Content
The course is designed to engage 30 selected management
students with an entrepreneurial mindset and equip them with basic knowledge about quantum
technologies and to enhance their understanding of its applications in various industries.
Over seven weeks, participants will delve into the basics of quantum technology and explore
its business applications through interactive sessions featuring industry experts and physics
researchers. This foundational knowledge will prepare them for a subsequent course the can apply
for called "Quantum Entrepreneurship Laboratory", a plugin module where selected management
students have the chance to join 20 physics students to form interdisciplinary teams. Together, they
will tackle real-world challenges and develop startup ideas, creating a dynamic environment for
entrepreneurial growth and innovation.
Learning outcomes
Students who have attended this seminar will have
- A basic understanding of key concepts in the field of quantum technology
- Knowledge of the key challenges integrating quantum technology for startups, as well as
promising approaches and methods to address these challenges
And have acquired skills related to
- The application of quantum technology to solve business use cases
- Critical thinking, reflection and application of concepts and scientific findings to concrete
challenges
- Preparing and delivering a "startup" pitch
Examination
The examination performance consists of
1) Group presentation in the form of a detailed set of slides (70% of the final grade: 20% individual
grade and 50% overall group performance)
2) Innovative practical examples (students look for practical, highly innovative and impactful
examples of the course topics from companies) (30% of the final grade)
In the examination, students demonstrate that they have
- have understood an assigned topic in depth and have demonstrated the most important aspects
in a way that is understandable for their fellow students
- have identified and prepared practical fields of application for this topic
- have presentation and communication skills that enable them to present and discuss their
findings on this topic in a clear and structured manner.
Prerequisites
Allocation of seminar places via email inclduing your CV and Grade Transcripts to:
christian.wimmer@tum.de (admission of max. 30 Students)
Teaching & learning methods
In the course of the seminar, students will receive input on the topics covered in various thematic
blocks, as well as working materials for self-study and review. Subsequently, the contents are
deepened in the seminar in the context of exercises, role plays, reflections, presentations and
discussions.
As part of the examination, the participants will work on a specific uses case applying Quantum
Technology to solve industry specifc issues and prepare this didactically so that all other course
participants can also benefit from it. At the end of the seminar they will have the opportunity to
present and discuss this topic in front of the other students and a jury that will award the best
stundet group with a price. Based on this, the students will have a solid understanding on how to
apply qunatum technology to solve business use cases.
Media & reading list
Interactive teaching, group discussions, presentations, practical exercises.
Orús, R., Mugel, S., & Lizaso, E. (2019). Quantum computing for finance: Overview and prospects.
Reviews in Physics, 4, 100028; Veehof, L. (2023). Quantum computing in commercial banking:
Current state, applications and strategy. University of Twente; Egger, D. J., et al. (2020). Quantum
Computing for Finance: State-of-the-Art and Future Prospects. IEEE Journals; Urbinati, A.,
Chiaroni, D., Chiesa, V., & Frattini, F. (2019). The role of business model design in the diffusion of
innovations: an analysis of a sample of unicorn-tech companies. International Journal of Innovation
and Technology Management, 16(01); Böhm, M., Hein, A., Hermes, S., Lurz, M., Poszler, F.,
Ritter, A. C., ... & Krcmar, H. (2019). Die Rolle von Startups im Innovationssystem: Eine qualitativ-
empirische Untersuchung (No. 12-2019). Studien zum deutschen Innovationssystem.
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