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Blekinge Institute of Technology
Department of Industrial Economics
Revision: 2
Reg.no: BTH-4.1.14-0406-2026
Course syllabus
Technology venture 2: Commercialization of Innovations
Technology venture 2: Commercialization of Innovations
6 credits (6 högskolepoäng)
Course code: IY2650
Main field of study: Industrial Economics and Management
Disciplinary domain: Technology
Education level: Second-cycle
Specialization: A1F - Second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Language of instruction: English
Applies from: 2026-04-20
Approved: 2026-04-20
1. Descision
This course is established by Dean 2023-05-23. The course syllabus is approved by Head of Department of Industrial Economics 2026-04-20 and applies from 2026-04-20.
2. Entry requirements
Admission to the course requires completed courses of at least 90 credits in a technical area. In addition, completed course in Technology venture 1: Innovation and Business Development or equivalent is required. English 6.
3. Objective and content
3.1 Objective
The aim of the course is to develop an advanced understanding of technology-based entrepreneurship by focusing on the later stages of the commercialization process. Emphasis is placed on developing students’ ability to formulate and implement commercialization strategies, manage collaborations and intellectual property rights, and secure financing. The course also aims to develop the student’s ability to plan and carry out a successful product launch, manage growth, and lead entrepreneurial teams.
3.2 Content
The course covers the following content:
- Commercialization strategies for technology-based ventures from market entry to growth
- Entrepreneurial team development, leadership, and conflict management
- Strategy formulation and ecosystem analysis for new ventures
- Collaboration models and intellectual property protection
- Startup financing, valuation, and investment readiness
- Planning and execution of product and market launches
- Growth management, growth hacking, and sustainability considerations
- Monitoring, risk management, and scaling challenges in early-stage ventures
4. Learning outcomes
The following learning outcomes are examined in the course:
4.1. Knowledge and understanding
On completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Define and explain key concepts related to the commercialization and scaling of technology-based ventures
- Describe the commercialization process from market entry to early growth and sustainability
- Describe the principles of strategy formulation, intellectual property protection, financing, valuation, and product launch in new ventures
4.2. Competence and skills
On completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Formulate and apply commercialization strategies based on market conditions, competitive dynamics, and ecosystem analysis
- Plan and manage collaboration with external partners while addressing intellectual property and protection issues
- Analyze financing alternatives, perform basic startup valuation, and prepare for interactions with investors and funding bodies
- Manage entrepreneurial teams, handle conflicts, and coordinate activities related to growth and early scaling
4.3. Judgement and approach
On completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Critically evaluate commercialization and growth strategies using relevant models, tools, and empirical evidence
- Assess risks, trade-offs, and uncertainties related to financing, collaboration, and growth decisions in new ventures
- Evaluate commercialization projects from a sustainability perspective and propose measures to support responsible and long-term venture development
5. Learning activities
Teaching involves lectures, seminars, and case discussions. Students engage both individually and in groups. The course will be assessed on an ongoing basis.
6. Assessment and grading
Modes of examinations of the course
| Code | Module | Credit | Grade |
| 2610 | Workshop | 1 credits | GU |
| 2620 | Presentation | 1 credits | GU |
| 2630 | Report | 1 credits | GU |
| 2640 | On-Campus Examination | 3 credits | AF |
The course will be graded A Excellent, B Very good, C Good, D Satisfactory, E Sufficient, FX Failed result, a little more work required, F Fail.
The examiner may carry out oral follow-up of written examinations.
The information before the start of the course states the assessment criteria and make explicit in which modes of examination that the learning outcomes are assessed.
An examiner can, after consulting the Disability Advisor at BTH, decide on a customized examination form for a student with a long-term disability to be provided with an examination equivalent to one given to a student who is not disabled.
7. Course evaluation
The course evaluation should be carried out in line with BTH:s course evaluation template and process.
8. Restrictions regarding degree
The course can form part of a degree but not together with another course the content of which completely or partly corresponds with the contents of this course.
9. Course literature and other materials of instruction
Neck, H. M., Neck, C. P., & Murray, E. L. (Latest Edition.) Entrepreneurship: The practice and mindset. Sage publications.
Schilling, M. A. (Latest Edition.) Strategic management of technological innovation (Vol. 2). New York: McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
Schaufeld, J. (Latest Edition.) Commercializing innovation. Turning Technology Breakthroughs into. Apress Berkeley.
Scientific articles, reports, and web-based material, totaling up to 300 pages.