BUSINESS VALIDATION

DESCRIPTION

On the challenging journey of entrepreneurship, resilience often determines success. The Innosuisse Module 2+ “Business Validation” focuses on equipping future entrepreneurs with the right mindset and tools to overcome the inevitable challenges of building a startup. Whether refining an idea or pivoting based on market feedback, this module emphasizes the importance of perseverance, adaptability, and the ability to succeed in uncertain situations.

Why pivoting and resilience matter

Entrepreneurship is marked by moments where either staying committed to an idea or making the bold decision to pivot can make all the difference. This module prepares participants to face such situations with confidence, enabling them to stay on their entrepreneurial path rather than turning away when faced with challenges. Participants learn that difficulties in pursuing an idea are a natural and recurring part of startup life which can be overcome with the right approach and mindset.

Who can participate?

This course is ideal for individuals with a business idea or a startup. Priority is given to former participants of Module 2.1 training, but alumni of other modules as well as anyone with a business idea or project are also warmly invited to join.

Language & costs

This module is offered in English and is free of charge.

DATE

13. & 20. May 2026,

6.15 – 8.40 pm

REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION

LOCATION

HSLU

Inseliquai 12b

6002 Luzern

FLYER

tba

CONTACT

Marisa Conzinu

Programmkoordinatorin Smart-up, Hochschule Luzern

COURSE PROGRAM

13.05.26 | 6.15 - 8.40 pm | Pivoting the Idea

This session dives into the strategic process of pivoting, an essential skill for any entrepreneur navigating the complexities of the startup journey. You’ll explore what a pivot truly means and uncover the critical moments when pivoting becomes the best course of action.

20.05.26 | 6.15 - 8.40 pm | How to Gain Resilience

Resilience is the backbone of entrepreneurial success, and this session is designed to help you cultivate the founder’s mentality needed to stay motivated and adaptable in a competitive landscape.

TRAINERS & COACHES

Dr. Alexander Götmann

Lecturer at Hochschule Luzern

Dr. Alexander Werbik

Lecturer at Hochschule Luzern

LOCATION LUCERNE

„Smart-up – successfully implementing ideas“ is a program of Lucerne University of Applied Sciences. Its goal is to motivate and empower students, employees and alumni to implement their business ideas and start their own start-up. Founders receive support from smart-up in the form of individual coaching and advice, infrastructure, matching with other students and external stakeholders as well as workshops and events. In addition, students can use their studies as a start-up toolbox and generate valuable synergies between their studies and their business by writing their project papers or bachelor thesis on the topic of their own start-up and acquiring relevant entrepreneurial skills through specific modules. In this context, the module 2 «Business Concept» in Lucerne will also be offered.

HSLU SMART-UP