This program equips leaders to identify entrepreneurial opportunities, design viable business models, lead innovation inside complex organizational systems, navigate internal resistance, and secure funding to turn ideas into real corporate ventures.
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Format: In-person
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Dates: May 18-20, 2026
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Duration: 3 day (22 hours)
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Location: TBD
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Tuition: $3495.00
Established companies must innovate to survive. Corporate entrepreneurship efforts often fail not because of weak ideas — but because of culture, structure, politics, and execution barriers.
This program teaches leaders how to assess opportunities, build business models, lead internal ventures, finance innovation, and navigate corporate dynamics to successfully create new growth initiatives.
Key Takeaways
Participants will learn to:
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Identify and develop entrepreneurial opportunities
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Build validated corporate business models
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Lead innovation initiatives
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Navigate organizational politics and resistance
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Secure and manage venture funding
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Execute a capstone corporate entrepreneurship project
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for:
Roles:
Managers • innovation leaders • internal venture leaders • consultants • technical
specialists • future executives
Industries:
Any industry; global applicability
Situational Readiness:
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Responsible for new ventures
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Leading innovation initiatives
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Driving strategic growth
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Operating inside complex organizations
Curriculum & Topics
Module 1 – Developing Corporate Entrepreneurial Opportunities
Mindset • opportunity identification • industry scanning • value innovation
Module 2 – Building the Business Model
Business Model Canvas • customer discovery • revenue & value creation
Module 3 – Leading Innovation Initiatives
Organizational design • capability assessment • innovation structures
Module 4 – Financing Innovation
Financials • valuation • internal funding • external funding • funding strategies
Module 5 – Leadership & Organizational Politics
Coalition building • sponsorship • ethical political navigation • power dynamics
Module 6 – Master Class Experience
Capstone project • faculty feedback • launch readiness
Benefits for Organizations
Participants return able to:
- Launch viable internal ventures
- Lead innovation with disciplined execution
- Navigate political and organizational complexity
- Secure funding for growth initiatives
- Translate ideas into measurable business impact
Program Format
This program is delivered in an immersive, interactive, multi-module format designed to maximize engagement, application, and peer learning. A detailed agenda will be shared with registered participants in advance.
Certificate & Pathways
Participants will receive a USF Executive Education Certificate of Completion.
Logistics
Detailed program information, including the agenda, parking instructions, and recommended hotel accommodations, will be provided to registered participants prior to the program start date.
All cancellation and substitution requests must be submitted in writing.
Cancellations
Cancellations received 14 days or more prior to the program start date will receive a full refund, minus a $250 administrative fee. Cancellations received within 14 days of the program start date are non-refundable.
Substitutions
Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the program start date at no additional cost. If pre-program assessments have already been completed, associated assessment fees are non-refundable.
Program Changes
The »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a program. In the event of cancellation by the University, registered participants will receive a full refund.
Group Pricing & Custom Options
Discount Eligibility
USF alumni and active-duty military members and veterans are eligible for a 10% discount on all open-enrollment programs.
Please enter the appropriate discount code at checkout. Discounts are offered in good faith. Proof of eligibility may be requested prior to program start.
Discounts cannot be combined with other promotional offers.
USF Alumni
USF alumni receive 10% off open-enrollment programs with code USFALUMNI10.
Military & Veterans
Active-duty military members and veterans receive 10% off open-enrollment programs with code MILITARY10.