Do you have a business idea and want to learn how to start a business? Join StartUp Booster!
Startup Booster fall 2024
LevelUp invites you to participate in this fall's most exciting program for innovative students – Startup Booster!
What is Startup Booster?
Startup Booster is a set of workshops designed to accelerate your business idea. Over seven weeks, you will work with experts to explore the key aspects of starting a business. We meet once a week from 16:30 to 19:30. You will get inspiration from subject experts and then the opportunity to work on your idea during this time.
Who can participate?
The program is open to all students, regardless of their field of study, and is conducted in English. The only requirement is that you are a student and curious about the startup process! We cover various elements and phases of starting and developing a product or service.
Credits
Master’s students at UiS can earn 10 ECTS credits by completing the Startup Booster program through the elective course MSB415 Sustainable Entrepreneurship. This elective is open to all master's students. If you are a student at HHUiS, you must register via StudentWeb. For all other master's students, you can register via Digital student service desk where you must fill in the form "Application for additional subjects, not part of education plan".
If you are not a master’s student, you are still welcome to participate in StartUp Booster, but you will not receive ECTS credits.
What do you get?
- Free Participation: The program is completely free and includes meals at each session.
- Digital Platform: Access to videos and podcasts for increased learning value, perfect to combine with the 7 workshops.
- Expert Guidance: Learn from industry experts and gain hands-on experience.
- Networking: Build networks with other students and entrepreneurs.
Program Overview
- Start Date: Tuesday, September 10
- Duration: 7 weeks, one session every Tuesday from 16:30 to 19:30
- Demo Day: Final day, Thursday, October 24, where you will pitch your idea.
Week by Week:
Week 37 (10.09): Kick-off Startup Booster
Week 38 (17.09): Entrepreneurial journey and opportunity identification
Week 39 (24.09): Business model and value proposition
Week 40 (01.10): Prototyping, testing, and business model
Week 41 (08.10): Cost structure
Week 42 (15.10): How to create an effective pitch
Week 43 (24.10): Demo day
Master's students who wish to obtain 10 ECTS must submit a written business plan via Inspera by 15 November for the subject MSB415.
How to apply?
Fill out the application form here: Application Form
If you are a master's student and want to get 10 ECTS for Booster, please register for the elective course MSB415 Sustainable Entrepreneurship.
Application deadline: 10th september!
Questions?
Do you have questions about the program, registration, or anything else? Send an email to levelup@uis.no.
We hope to see you at Lyspæren 10th September!
