Tech eChallenge

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
BUSI 3901
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Course ID
202536
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
3
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The Tech eChallenge embraces technology innovation and with the emphasis on product or service design leveraging technology. The development of a prototype that has market relevance for different streams including not limited to MedTech, AgTech, EdTech and FinTech. Receiving instruction and guidance from experienced mentors, underpinned by theory, students develop prototypes that address a market need and then present these to a panel of judges where they receive feedback about their innovations.

  • Technology Innovation Foundations
  • Customer Centric Technology Innovation
  • Value Proposition Design
  • Mvp Development
  • Solution Validation
  • Risk Management
  • Recalibrating Your Story
  • The Art And Science Of Pitching

Course learning outcomes

  • Identify a potential entrepreneurial opportunity by applying the Jobs to Be Done framework to systematically uncover an unmet need in the market
  • Develop a Prototype to satisfy the market needs leveraging enabling technologies
  • Build an effective entrepreneurial team to develop strategies to exploit the entrepreneurial opportunity
  • Communicate and present the new entrepreneurial venture to relevant stakeholders including investors

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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