This immersive executive program gives leaders the frameworks and tools to spot growth opportunities, build viable business models, win organizational buy-in, and launch new ventures inside established companies.
You'll learn how corporate innovation really works: validating opportunities, securing funding, managing stakeholders, and pushing initiatives past organizational resistance.
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Format: In-person
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Dates: Oct. 21-23, 2026
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- Oct. 21, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Oct. 22, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Oct. 23, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Duration: 3 consecutive days
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Location: USF Health CAMLS, Downtown Tampa
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Cost: $3,495
Most corporate entrepreneurship efforts don't fail for lack of good ideas — they fail because of culture, structure, politics and poor execution. This program shows leaders how to assess opportunities, build business models, lead internal ventures, secure financing, and navigate corporate dynamics to turn ideas into real growth.
Key Takeaways
You will be prepared 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
Managers • Innovation Leaders • Internal Venture Leaders • Consultants • Technical Specialists • Future Executives
Globally helpful for professionals in any industry seeking to create impact and drive strategic growth 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
Faculty
Benefits for Organizations
Your organization will benefit with expanded internal expertise 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
Delivered in an immersive, multi-module format built for engagement, application, and peer learning. Registered participants receive a detailed agenda 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 University of South Florida 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, active-duty military members and veterans, and USF faculty and staff 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.
USF Faculty & Staff
Current USF faculty and staff receive 10% off open-enrollment programs with code USFFACSTAFF10.