Empowering Future Innovators 

Are you ready to shape the future of innovation? Starting next academic year, ESCP Business School's Turin Campus is launching an innovative specialisation in Corporate Entrepreneurship for second year Master in Management (MIM) students, offered during the autumn semester.
Led by Alessandro Lanteri, Professor of Strategy and Innovation, this transformative track is designed to empower future leaders with the skills, mindset, and tools to thrive in today’s fast-paced business world. 

This programme is a journey that blends advanced academics with practical, hands-on techniques.

We’ll dive into cutting-edge methods like agile thinking and design thinking while collaborating closely with Blue Factory, ESCP’s incubator. From idea generation to startup launch and growth, you’ll be supported every step of the way.

Alessandro Lanteri, Professor of Strategy and Innovation at ESCP Business School Turin Campus Alessandro Lanteri
Professor of Strategy and Innovation at ESCP Business School Turin Campus

What Makes This Specialisation Unique?

This programme combines rigorous academic learning with practical, real-world applications, immersing students in the heart of a thriving innovation ecosystem. It offers the tools and experiences necessary to transform ideas into impactful solutions, preparing participants to excel in dynamic entrepreneurial and corporate environments. Here are the key highlights of the specialisation:

  • Immersive Learning: Students will tackle real-world projects, applying innovation strategies directly in corporate and entrepreneurial settings. By examining successful cases such as 3M, Google, and Apple, students will explore how businesses develop new products, services, and processes to continuously reinvent themselves.
  • Hands-On Innovation: Techniques such as art thinking, design thinking, and entrepreneurial methods will be at the core of the curriculum, ensuring participants are equipped to drive change.
  • Blue Factory Collaboration: ESCP’s in-house innovation accelerator will guide students in transforming ideas into tangible business ventures, from initial concept to market growth.
  • An Innovation Hub: Positioned in the heart of Turin’s Innovation District, students will thrive within a dynamic ecosystem recognised by the European Commission as a capital of innovation, home to over 600 initiatives.
  • Real-World Engagement: Through workshops, expert discussions, and group projects, students will design and pitch actionable innovation initiatives, gaining invaluable industry insights and mentorship.

This specialisation is tailored for ambitious individuals aiming to launch their own startups, drive innovation within established corporations or lead as consultants or venture capitalists.


Key Takeaways from the Corporate Entrepreneurship MIM Specialisation

This specialisation equips students with a unique blend of skills and insights to lead in today’s innovation-driven world. Here are the core benefits you can expect:

  • Master Corporate Entrepreneurship: Learn to develop and implement strategies that drive innovation, enabling organisations to remain competitive and agile in ever-changing markets.
  • Real-World Application: Engage in hands-on projects to design and pitch impactful innovation solutions, navigating real business challenges and fostering entrepreneurial thinking.
  • Deep Understanding of Innovation Ecosystems: Explore the dynamics of thriving innovation ecosystems and how they fuel the success of companies like Google and Apple.
  • Networking Opportunities: Build valuable connections with industry experts, startup founders, and fellow students, gaining insights and relationships that can shape your future career.

Whether you dream of starting your own venture or transforming an existing organisation, the Option E Corporate Entrepreneurship specialisation offers the ideal launchpad for your career.

If you are a MIM student, don’t miss the chance to be at the forefront of innovation and apply to study Corporate Entrepreneurship at the ESCP Turin Campus!

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