Training Materials & Templates

TRIANGLE Entrepreneurship
Training & Mentoring Programme

The TRIANGLE Entrepreneurship Training & Mentoring Programme is a practical learning journey designed to equip students, researchers, academics, and aspiring entrepreneurs with the skills needed to transform innovative ideas into viable ventures. Through a series of online training modules, participants explore key stages of the entrepreneurial process. Combining practical tools with entrepreneurship and innovation knowledge, the programme helps participants test their ideas, better understand their customers and markets, develop viable business models, and prepare their projects for growth and investment. It forms part of TRIANGLE’s broader approach to connecting academia, research, and industry and strengthening entrepreneurial and innovation capabilities across Europe.

▶ Watch the Programme's Introduction 📄 Download the Handbook of the Programme
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Phase 1 – Foundations

Build entrepreneurial mindset and core skills (Completed)

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Phase 2 – From Idea to Action

Develop, validate, and prepare your solution (Oct 2026 – Feb 2027)

Explore the Training Modules

Nine practical modules to guide you from opportunity exploration to investment readiness.

01

Market Analysis & Validation

Learn how to assess market opportunities and determine whether there is sufficient demand for your solution. Participants explore market size, trends, customer segments, competitors, and validation techniques to support informed and evidence-based business decisions..

📝 Final Quiz
02

Open Innovation

Explore how collaboration with external partners can accelerate innovation and create new opportunities. This module introduces open innovation approaches and shows how startups and organisations can leverage knowledge, technologies, networks, research institutions, and strategic partnerships to develop and commercialise innovative solutions.

📝 Final Quiz
03

Business Model Development

Learn how to turn an entrepreneurial idea into a viable and scalable business model. This module guides participants through defining their value proposition, identifying key customers and partners, understanding revenue and cost structures, and building a solid foundation for sustainable growth.

📝 Final Quiz
04

Product Development & Prototyping

Transform ideas into tangible solutions through an iterative product development process. This module introduces participants to prototyping, testing, user feedback, and continuous improvement, helping them develop products and services that respond effectively to customer needs.

📝 Final Quiz
05

Customer Discovery and Solution Validation

Discover how to understand your customers and validate whether your solution addresses a real market need. Participants learn practical approaches to customer research, problem identification, hypothesis testing, and evidence-based validation before committing significant resources to development. Product Development a

📝 Final Quiz
06

Pitching & Fundraising

Learn how to communicate your business idea effectively and attract the resources needed for growth. Participants develop compelling pitches, understand what investors and funding organisations look for, explore different funding options, and learn how to present their business opportunity with clarity and confidence.

📝 Final Quiz
07

Green and Social Entrepreneurship

Explore how entrepreneurship can create both economic value and positive environmental and social impact. This module introduces sustainable and impact-driven business models and helps participants integrate environmental responsibility, social value, and long-term sustainability into their entrepreneurial ventures.

📝 Final Quiz
08

Intellectual Property Management for Founders

Understand how to identify, protect, and strategically manage the intellectual property created by your venture. Participants explore patents, trademarks, copyright, trade secrets, ownership, and IP strategy, gaining practical knowledge to protect innovation, reduce risks, and strengthen the value of their business.

📝 Final Quiz
09

European & Strategic Funding

Learn how to navigate European funding programs, secure non-dilutive grant funding, and align your venture's growth strategy with EU strategic priorities.

📝 Final Quiz

📄 Programme's Video Introduction

Name
Demographic Information – Gender
If you do not have an organisation or university affiliation, please write ‘Other’
Are you a:
Are you currently studying or working in a STEM-related field? (Engineering, ICT, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Manufacturing, etc.)
Would you be interested in receiving additional mentoring during the training program?
Privacy Notice & Consent
The personal information collected through this registration form will be processed by the TRIANGLE Consortium solely for the purposes of administering the TRIANGLE Training Program, communicating with participants, issuing certificates of completion, organising mentoring activities (where applicable), monitoring participation, and fulfilling reporting obligations required by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Higher Education Initiative. Your personal data will be processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and will only be accessed by authorised members of the TRIANGLE consortium involved in the management of the programme. Any data shared with the EIT Higher Education Initiative for reporting purposes will be anonymised or pseudonymised, and no personally identifiable information will be disclosed in public reports. Your data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes of the program and to comply with applicable legal and contractual obligations. You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal data, as well as the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting the TRIANGLE consortium. Acknowledgements The TRIANGLE Training Program is funded by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Higher Education Initiative. Certain anonymised participant information is required for programme monitoring, evaluation, and reporting to the funding authority. Personal data will be processed securely and in accordance with the GDPR. Please read the statements below and indicate your agreement: – I have read and understood the Privacy Notice and agree to the processing of my personal data for the purposes of administering the TRIANGLE Training Program, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
Name
Demographic Information – Gender
If you do not have an organisation or university affiliation, please write ‘Other’
Are you a:
Are you currently studying or working in a STEM-related field? (Engineering, ICT, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Manufacturing, etc.)
Would you be interested in receiving additional mentoring during the training program?
Privacy Notice & Consent
The personal information collected through this registration form will be processed by the TRIANGLE Consortium solely for the purposes of administering the TRIANGLE Training Program, communicating with participants, issuing certificates of completion, organising mentoring activities (where applicable), monitoring participation, and fulfilling reporting obligations required by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Higher Education Initiative. Your personal data will be processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and will only be accessed by authorised members of the TRIANGLE consortium involved in the management of the programme. Any data shared with the EIT Higher Education Initiative for reporting purposes will be anonymised or pseudonymised, and no personally identifiable information will be disclosed in public reports. Your data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes of the program and to comply with applicable legal and contractual obligations. You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal data, as well as the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting the TRIANGLE consortium. Acknowledgements The TRIANGLE Training Program is funded by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Higher Education Initiative. Certain anonymised participant information is required for programme monitoring, evaluation, and reporting to the funding authority. Personal data will be processed securely and in accordance with the GDPR. Please read the statements below and indicate your agreement: – I have read and understood the Privacy Notice and agree to the processing of my personal data for the purposes of administering the TRIANGLE Training Program, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
Name
Demographic Information – Gender
If you do not have an organisation or university affiliation, please write ‘Other’
Are you a:
Are you currently studying or working in a STEM-related field? (Engineering, ICT, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Manufacturing, etc.)
Would you be interested in receiving additional mentoring during the training program?
Privacy Notice & Consent
The personal information collected through this registration form will be processed by the TRIANGLE Consortium solely for the purposes of administering the TRIANGLE Training Program, communicating with participants, issuing certificates of completion, organising mentoring activities (where applicable), monitoring participation, and fulfilling reporting obligations required by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Higher Education Initiative. Your personal data will be processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and will only be accessed by authorised members of the TRIANGLE consortium involved in the management of the programme. Any data shared with the EIT Higher Education Initiative for reporting purposes will be anonymised or pseudonymised, and no personally identifiable information will be disclosed in public reports. Your data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes of the program and to comply with applicable legal and contractual obligations. You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal data, as well as the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting the TRIANGLE consortium. Acknowledgements The TRIANGLE Training Program is funded by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Higher Education Initiative. Certain anonymised participant information is required for programme monitoring, evaluation, and reporting to the funding authority. Personal data will be processed securely and in accordance with the GDPR. Please read the statements below and indicate your agreement: – I have read and understood the Privacy Notice and agree to the processing of my personal data for the purposes of administering the TRIANGLE Training Program, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
Name
Demographic Information – Gender
If you do not have an organisation or university affiliation, please write ‘Other’
Are you a:
Are you currently studying or working in a STEM-related field? (Engineering, ICT, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Manufacturing, etc.)
Would you be interested in receiving additional mentoring during the training program?
Privacy Notice & Consent
The personal information collected through this registration form will be processed by the TRIANGLE Consortium solely for the purposes of administering the TRIANGLE Training Program, communicating with participants, issuing certificates of completion, organising mentoring activities (where applicable), monitoring participation, and fulfilling reporting obligations required by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Higher Education Initiative. Your personal data will be processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and will only be accessed by authorised members of the TRIANGLE consortium involved in the management of the programme. Any data shared with the EIT Higher Education Initiative for reporting purposes will be anonymised or pseudonymised, and no personally identifiable information will be disclosed in public reports. Your data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes of the program and to comply with applicable legal and contractual obligations. You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal data, as well as the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting the TRIANGLE consortium. Acknowledgements The TRIANGLE Training Program is funded by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Higher Education Initiative. Certain anonymised participant information is required for programme monitoring, evaluation, and reporting to the funding authority. Personal data will be processed securely and in accordance with the GDPR. Please read the statements below and indicate your agreement: – I have read and understood the Privacy Notice and agree to the processing of my personal data for the purposes of administering the TRIANGLE Training Program, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
Name
Demographic Information – Gender
If you do not have an organisation or university affiliation, please write ‘Other’
Are you a:
Are you currently studying or working in a STEM-related field? (Engineering, ICT, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Manufacturing, etc.)
Would you be interested in receiving additional mentoring during the training program?
Privacy Notice & Consent
The personal information collected through this registration form will be processed by the TRIANGLE Consortium solely for the purposes of administering the TRIANGLE Training Program, communicating with participants, issuing certificates of completion, organising mentoring activities (where applicable), monitoring participation, and fulfilling reporting obligations required by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Higher Education Initiative. Your personal data will be processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and will only be accessed by authorised members of the TRIANGLE consortium involved in the management of the programme. Any data shared with the EIT Higher Education Initiative for reporting purposes will be anonymised or pseudonymised, and no personally identifiable information will be disclosed in public reports. Your data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes of the program and to comply with applicable legal and contractual obligations. You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal data, as well as the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting the TRIANGLE consortium. Acknowledgements The TRIANGLE Training Program is funded by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Higher Education Initiative. Certain anonymised participant information is required for programme monitoring, evaluation, and reporting to the funding authority. Personal data will be processed securely and in accordance with the GDPR. Please read the statements below and indicate your agreement: – I have read and understood the Privacy Notice and agree to the processing of my personal data for the purposes of administering the TRIANGLE Training Program, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
Name
Demographic Information – Gender
If you do not have an organisation or university affiliation, please write ‘Other’
Are you a:
Are you currently studying or working in a STEM-related field? (Engineering, ICT, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Manufacturing, etc.)
Would you be interested in receiving additional mentoring during the training program?
Privacy Notice & Consent
The personal information collected through this registration form will be processed by the TRIANGLE Consortium solely for the purposes of administering the TRIANGLE Training Program, communicating with participants, issuing certificates of completion, organising mentoring activities (where applicable), monitoring participation, and fulfilling reporting obligations required by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Higher Education Initiative. Your personal data will be processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and will only be accessed by authorised members of the TRIANGLE consortium involved in the management of the programme. Any data shared with the EIT Higher Education Initiative for reporting purposes will be anonymised or pseudonymised, and no personally identifiable information will be disclosed in public reports. Your data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes of the program and to comply with applicable legal and contractual obligations. You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal data, as well as the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting the TRIANGLE consortium. Acknowledgements The TRIANGLE Training Program is funded by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Higher Education Initiative. Certain anonymised participant information is required for programme monitoring, evaluation, and reporting to the funding authority. Personal data will be processed securely and in accordance with the GDPR. Please read the statements below and indicate your agreement: – I have read and understood the Privacy Notice and agree to the processing of my personal data for the purposes of administering the TRIANGLE Training Program, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
Name
Demographic Information – Gender
If you do not have an organisation or university affiliation, please write ‘Other’
Are you a:
Are you currently studying or working in a STEM-related field? (Engineering, ICT, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Manufacturing, etc.)
Would you be interested in receiving additional mentoring during the training program?
Privacy Notice & Consent
The personal information collected through this registration form will be processed by the TRIANGLE Consortium solely for the purposes of administering the TRIANGLE Training Program, communicating with participants, issuing certificates of completion, organising mentoring activities (where applicable), monitoring participation, and fulfilling reporting obligations required by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Higher Education Initiative. Your personal data will be processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and will only be accessed by authorised members of the TRIANGLE consortium involved in the management of the programme. Any data shared with the EIT Higher Education Initiative for reporting purposes will be anonymised or pseudonymised, and no personally identifiable information will be disclosed in public reports. Your data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes of the program and to comply with applicable legal and contractual obligations. You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal data, as well as the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting the TRIANGLE consortium. Acknowledgements The TRIANGLE Training Program is funded by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Higher Education Initiative. Certain anonymised participant information is required for programme monitoring, evaluation, and reporting to the funding authority. Personal data will be processed securely and in accordance with the GDPR. Please read the statements below and indicate your agreement: – I have read and understood the Privacy Notice and agree to the processing of my personal data for the purposes of administering the TRIANGLE Training Program, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
Name
Demographic Information – Gender
If you do not have an organisation or university affiliation, please write ‘Other’
Are you a:
Are you currently studying or working in a STEM-related field? (Engineering, ICT, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Manufacturing, etc.)
Would you be interested in receiving additional mentoring during the training program?
Privacy Notice & Consent
The personal information collected through this registration form will be processed by the TRIANGLE Consortium solely for the purposes of administering the TRIANGLE Training Program, communicating with participants, issuing certificates of completion, organising mentoring activities (where applicable), monitoring participation, and fulfilling reporting obligations required by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Higher Education Initiative. Your personal data will be processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and will only be accessed by authorised members of the TRIANGLE consortium involved in the management of the programme. Any data shared with the EIT Higher Education Initiative for reporting purposes will be anonymised or pseudonymised, and no personally identifiable information will be disclosed in public reports. Your data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes of the program and to comply with applicable legal and contractual obligations. You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal data, as well as the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting the TRIANGLE consortium. Acknowledgements The TRIANGLE Training Program is funded by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Higher Education Initiative. Certain anonymised participant information is required for programme monitoring, evaluation, and reporting to the funding authority. Personal data will be processed securely and in accordance with the GDPR. Please read the statements below and indicate your agreement: – I have read and understood the Privacy Notice and agree to the processing of my personal data for the purposes of administering the TRIANGLE Training Program, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
Name
Demographic Information – Gender
If you do not have an organisation or university affiliation, please write ‘Other’
Are you a:
Are you currently studying or working in a STEM-related field? (Engineering, ICT, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Manufacturing, etc.)
Would you be interested in receiving additional mentoring during the training program?
Privacy Notice & Consent
The personal information collected through this registration form will be processed by the TRIANGLE Consortium solely for the purposes of administering the TRIANGLE Training Program, communicating with participants, issuing certificates of completion, organising mentoring activities (where applicable), monitoring participation, and fulfilling reporting obligations required by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Higher Education Initiative. Your personal data will be processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and will only be accessed by authorised members of the TRIANGLE consortium involved in the management of the programme. Any data shared with the EIT Higher Education Initiative for reporting purposes will be anonymised or pseudonymised, and no personally identifiable information will be disclosed in public reports. Your data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes of the program and to comply with applicable legal and contractual obligations. You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal data, as well as the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting the TRIANGLE consortium. Acknowledgements The TRIANGLE Training Program is funded by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Higher Education Initiative. Certain anonymised participant information is required for programme monitoring, evaluation, and reporting to the funding authority. Personal data will be processed securely and in accordance with the GDPR. Please read the statements below and indicate your agreement: – I have read and understood the Privacy Notice and agree to the processing of my personal data for the purposes of administering the TRIANGLE Training Program, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).