Quantum Entrepreneurship Laboratory

The Quantum Entrepreneurship Laboratory is a project-based learning experience that brings together students of different backgrounds to work on outstanding problems relevant to the budding quantum technology industry. Teams are presented with industry-relevant challenges from chairs involved with the Munich Quantum Valley, for which they will have to develop software relevant to the growing quantum industry as well as commercialization strategies for these products. Students will be supported on both technical and entrepreneurial topics by researchers and teaching assistants involved in this field. The student teams will consist of physics and computer science students who will develop the prototype, and management students who will provide support during the business development phase (Mid-June to Mid-July). At the end, they are expected to present with their team at the Demo Day event and produce a white paper outlining the startup idea. The available slots will be allocated based on academic fit and relevant experience.

At the end of the module, students are able to apply the product development process to quantum technologies and its application domains. In terms of business knowledge, they can analyze markets and user needs, and respond with suitable product features - specifically in the context of deep tech. Furthermore, they understand the factors that are relevant for creating a new business opportunity with emerging technologies, especially quantum technologies. They also learn how to work with and manage interdisciplinary teams.

Teams are presented with industry-relevant challenges from chairs involved with the Munich Quantum Valley, for which they will have to develop software relevant to the growing quantum industry as well as commercialization strategies for these products. Students will be supported on both technical and entrepreneurial topics by researchers and teaching assistants involved in this field. The student teams will consist of physics and computer science students who will develop the prototype, and management students who will provide support during the business development phase (Mid-June to Mid-July). At the end, the management students will produce a white paper outlining the startup idea. The students are graded for a white paper in which they present their company and for the presentation on the demo day, 50-50 of which are included in the final grade.

Not mandatory but highly recommended: Design thinking, rapid prototyping, pitching, user research, market analytics

The course consists of lectures and workshops as well as a project conducted by the students. The lectures will be held by university professors and guest lecturers.