Course 4 – LAIC

Startup: From Idea to Launch

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will:

Understand what makes a great startup idea and founder mindset
Apply frameworks like Lean Canvas and Value Proposition Design
Learn to conduct customer interviews and validation sprints
Develop a minimum viable product (MVP) concept
Pitch a business model to a panel of peers and mentors

Overview

Have a business idea but don’t know where to start? This course is designed to take you from inspiration to action. Whether you’re interested in launching a startup or simply want to understand how ventures grow, you’ll gain hands-on skills and insights into the world of entrepreneurship.

This is not a theory-heavy course — it’s practical, collaborative, and fast-paced. You’ll work in teams, validate ideas, build prototypes, and present your startup to mentors and peers.

General information

Teacher

summer

What's included?

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Topics Covered

Startup lifecycle and founder psychology

Idea generation, problem validation, and early traction

Lean Startup, MVPs, and product-market fit

Building a pitch deck: storytelling, data, and visuals

Funding basics: bootstrapping, grants, VCs, and angels

Daily Schedule

Day 1:

Welcome and course introduction
Understanding the startup mindset
Icebreakers and forming startup teams

Day 2:

Brainstorming frameworks and creativity tools
Conducting basic market research
Conducting basic market research

Day 3:

Planning and conducting customer interviews
Validating assumptions and refining problem statement
Team reflections and group feedback

Day 4:

Introduction to Lean Canvas framework
Mapping out business model components
Peer review and instructor feedback

Day 5:

MVP (Minimum Viable Product) concepts
Exploring prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Canva)
User journey and experience mapping

Day 6:

Crafting a strong value proposition
Competitive research and SWOT analysis
Mentor check-ins and feedback loops

Day 7:

Storytelling techniques for pitches
Building a compelling pitch deck
Slide design and presentation flow

Day 8:

Pitch rehearsal and dry-run presentations
Mentor critique and refinement
Peer evaluations and support

Day 9:

Final team presentations to panel
Feedback from mentors and peers
Group Q&A and reflections

Day 10:

Understanding funding pathways
Tips from real founders
Wrap-up, certificate ceremony, and next steps

Who Should Apply?

Learning Format

Bio

David has mentored over 200 founders across fintech, edtech, and climate tech sectors. He brings global accelerator experience and a passion for real-world innovation.

Academic Credits & Certificates

Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion, with a learning transcript. Many institutions accept this course as equivalent to 3 ECTS credits for entrepreneurship modules.

Course Fee

£850 – Includes tuition, learning materials, certificate, and access to activities.Accommodation and visa support available separately.