MASTER’S DEGREE Startup Innovation and Management
In recent years, Europe has been undergoing a profound economic and technological transformation, requiring a new generation of leaders capable of creating value through innovation. Today, the most competitive companies are those able to reinvent themselves, while new ventures are born with the goal of changing the rules of the game. Achieving this requires hybrid skills that combine strategic vision, entrepreneurial spirit, and knowledge of advanced technologies.
The Master’s Degree in Startup Innovation and Management trains professionals ready to lead change, able to build new ventures or transform existing organizations from within. It is an intensive one-year program that combines the mindset of a founder with the perspective of a corporate innovator, with a concrete focus on leveraging artificial intelligence to create value.
During the program, students become ventures-in-residence: they work on real projects, experience the entire venture development cycle, and collaborate with the H-FARM ecosystem, the largest innovation campus in Europe. Learning is based on an experiential approach that integrates models such as design thinking, lean startup, and disciplined entrepreneurship, enriched by over twenty years of H-FARM’s direct experience in entrepreneurship.
If your goal is to turn an idea into a concrete project, launch a startup, or drive innovation within a large company, the Master in Startup Innovation and Management provides the tools, network, and mindset needed to achieve it.
Discover the Master in Startup Innovation and Management at H-FARM College and start building your future as a change-maker. If you want to speak with us or learn more, schedule an appointment with the H-FARM College team: we are here to help you shape your vision.
WHO DELIVERS THE COURSE
H-FARM College
TITLE
Master’s of Science – University of Chichester (90 ECTS)
LANGUAGE
English
AVAILABLE SEATS
30 seats
START AND DURATION
INTAKE (acad. year 25/26):
January 2026 – 18 months
INTAKE (acad. year 26/27):
September 2026 – 12 months
January 2027 – 18 months
LOCATION
H-FARM Campus – Roncade (TV)
LESSONS FORMAT
In person or hybrid
This Master’s program trains professionals capable of turning innovative ideas into concrete and sustainable entrepreneurial projects. The MSc in Startup Innovation and Management combines strategic vision, managerial skills, and operational expertise, providing comprehensive preparation for those who want to launch a startup or manage innovation processes within established companies.
Thanks to an experiential teaching approach, combining lectures, workshops, project work, and mentorship from industry experts, the program enables students to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and acquire the tools needed to operate in dynamic, complex, and constantly evolving environments. Students learn to validate business ideas, develop sustainable models, and lead teams toward growth and impact.
In the first semester of the Master’s program, the focus is on understanding the dynamics that determine the birth and success of a startup. Students delve into the principles of economics, strategy, and innovation, acquiring the tools needed to analyze markets, identify business opportunities, and develop a conscious and sustainable entrepreneurial vision.
The second semester is dedicated to the development and management phase of entrepreneurial projects. During this part of the program, the goal is to turn an idea into a concrete plan: from validating the business model to defining the growth strategy, up to preparing the pitch for investors and partners. A highly experiential approach and interaction with the H-FARM ecosystem allow students to closely experience the process of creating, developing, and managing an innovative startup.
Want to explore in detail the courses, projects, and experiences of the MSc in Startup Innovation and Management at H-FARM College? Contact us or request the full curriculum now: our team is ready to guide you step by step.
The Entrepreneurial Opportunity: Mindset, Validation & Markets – 10 ECTS
This module introduces students to entrepreneurial thinking and the process of discovering business opportunities. The focus is on developing an agile, innovation-oriented mindset, analyzing markets, and validating ideas through practical methodologies and market research tools. Students learn to identify real-world problems and turn them into valuable opportunities.
Designing the Venture: Strategy, Models & Value Creation – 10 ECTS
The course guides students in designing a startup, from defining strategy to creating sustainable business models. Special attention is given to building effective value propositions and planning the resources needed to turn an idea into a concrete project. The module combines theory and practical activities to foster understanding of innovative strategies and operational tools.
Building the Venture: AI-Powered Products, Technology & Teams – 10 ECTS
This module explores how to develop innovative products and services by leveraging digital technologies and Artificial Intelligence. Students learn to design high-performance teams and integrate emerging technologies into business processes, creating scalable products and competitive market solutions. The approach is highly practical, featuring case studies and hands-on workshops led by industry experts.
Funding the Venture: Entrepreneurial Finance, VC & The Pitch – 10 ECTS
The course delves into the financial principles necessary to launch and grow a startup. Students learn how to manage initial capital, engage with investors, understand venture capital, and prepare effective pitches. Through practical workshops, the module enables students to acquire concrete skills for presenting and defending their projects in front of real investors.
Scaling the Venture: Growth, Marketing & Go-to-Market – 10 ECTS
This module focuses on startup growth and market expansion. Students learn marketing strategies, customer acquisition techniques, and scalable growth models. The practical approach includes developing go-to-market plans and simulations that allow students to test growth strategies in realistic scenarios.
Leading Corporate Innovation: Intrapreneurship & Open Innovation – 10 ECTS
The course addresses innovation within existing companies, introducing concepts of intrapreneurship and open innovation. Students learn how to lead innovation projects, collaborate with internal and external teams, and implement innovative solutions in corporate settings. The module combines theory and practical workshops, with a focus on real case studies and corporate partnerships.
THE VENTURE LAUNCHPAD
The final trimester is a full-time, 3–6 month experience where students put into practice everything learned throughout the program, serving as a direct bridge to their professional careers. Students can choose between two tracks:
Founder Track: development of a startup within the H-FARM Startup Center, with access to pre-acceleration programs, mentorship, and the opportunity to present the project to investors during a dedicated Demo Day.
Corporate Innovator Track: execution of a strategic innovation project in collaboration with one of H-FARM’s corporate partners, culminating in a proof-of-concept presentation to the company’s senior management.
Enhancing courses are extracurricular programs that evolve every year, following the changes in the professional landscape and the most in-demand skills. They allow you to integrate what you learn in your academic path with practical and cross-disciplinary competencies.
Through these courses, you will develop skills that help you understand and anticipate companies’ needs.
We believe that the same skills and abilities essential for starting a startup, such as leadership, problem-solving, resilience, strategy, risk-taking, and continuous learning, are valuable in any career path. Through a combination of theoretical and practical learning, students gain insights, methodology, and tools that can help them succeed as entrepreneurs and in any other profession. Our study programs are ideal for those looking to develop a versatile and comprehensive skill set.
Our faculty consists of internationally experienced instructors, some from academia, and others with backgrounds as managers, entrepreneurs, or consultants. Our partners are leaders in their respective fields, and our alumni are innovators in their workplaces. To provide our students with the best opportunities to connect with this community, we have created a unique 360-degree learning experience. Students learn through continuous engagement and the exchange of knowledge and experiences with guest speakers and prominent figures, group projects, case studies, challenges, hackathons, events, networking opportunities, and inspirational talks.
You will find information about the requirements, selection process, and relevant timelines in the Admission Notice.
Entry requirements
ACADEMIC TITLE
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, a first-level academic diploma from a Higher Education Institute in Art and Music, or be currently enrolled in a program leading to one of these qualifications, having completed at least 110 ECTS by the time of application.
Candidates must possess, or obtain within the deadlines specified in the admission notice, an academic qualification suitable for admission to the Master’s Degrees in accordance with the entry requirements listed on the University of Chichester website.
The academic qualification requirement depends strictly on the country in which the degree was obtained.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must have a language certification at an appropriate level (refer to the admission notice to see recognized certifications).
In some specific cases, it is possible to access the course even without a certified English level. Accepted exemptions are listed in the application notice.
Each certification has particular characteristics, if you have doubts about which certification is most suitable for you, consult our Certification Guide.
Any documents not submitted during the application must be provided by the following deadlines:
January 2026 Intake (acad. year 25/26):
Submission of degree certificate: April 30, 2026
Submission of B2 English certificate: January 13, 2026
Passing the Math Diagnostic Test, if required: by January 17, 2026
September 2026 Intake (acad. year 26/27):
Submission of degree certificate: December 31, 2026
Submission of B2 English certificate: October 16, 2026
Passing the Math Diagnostic Test, if required: by September 30, 2026
January 2027 Intake (acad. year 26/27):
Submission of degree certificate: April 30, 2027
Submission of B2 English certificate: January 30, 2027
Passing the Math Diagnostic Test, if required: by January 30, 2027
The admission process
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EU or Schengen Area countries:
You can apply through the form available on this page. During this process, you will need to provide several pieces of information, including:
-Your personal details
-Your degree certificate with transcripts, or if you are still studying at the time of application, -Your enrollment certificate with transcripts
-A motivational video in English (watch the tutorial)
-Your CV in English
-Your English language certificate (if you already have one)
Non-EU countries:
You can apply through the form available on this page. Non-EU students must pay a €50 application fee. If admitted, this amount will be deducted from the pre-enrollment or enrollment fee. Within the same form, you will need to provide several pieces of information, including:
-Your personal details
-Your degree certificate with transcripts, or if you are still studying at the time of application, your enrollment certificate with transcripts
-Your personal statement and a letter of reference
-Your CV in English
-Your English language certificate (if you already have one)
EU or Schengen Area countries:
After submitting your online application, the Admissions Team will contact you to schedule your motivational interview, which will be conducted in English. Interviews will take place on the dates specified in the admission notice. During the interview, in addition to assessing your motivation and academic and extracurricular experiences, your English language level will also be evaluated.
Non-EU countries:
Applicants from non-EU countries who have correctly completed the application will be invited to participate in an asynchronous admission interview.
After the interview, you will receive the outcome of your application via email.
EU or Schengen Area countries:
Admitted candidates will have the opportunity to accept their place and proceed with pre-enrollment or enrollment, as applicable, as follows:
-Complete the pre-enrollment/enrollment form received by email
-Pay the pre-enrollment/enrollment fee
Non-EU countries:
Admitted candidates will have the opportunity to accept their place and proceed with pre-enrollment as follows:
-Complete the pre-enrollment form received by email
-Pay the pre-enrollment fee
Only after obtaining a visa can students proceed with enrollment by completing the enrollment form received by email and paying the first installment.
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International Students, meaning students of non-Schengen nationality, will find information about the requirements, the selection process, and the associated timelines in the Admission Process available at the button below.
Multiple application rounds are planned for the September intake of the 2026/27 academic year. For the January rounds, please refer to the admission notice.
EU or Schengen Area countries:
- Online application
- Interview
- Results
- Pre-enrollment
- Enrollment
- EARLY DECISION
- 15/10 – 30/11
- 3-4/12
- 5/12
- 15/12
- 01/07 – 31/07
- 1 ROUND
- 1/12-31/01
- 3/02
- 6/02
- 15/02
- 1/07 – 31/07
- 2 ROUND
- 1/02-30/03
- 1/04
- 3/04
- 15/04
- 1/07 – 31/07
- 3 ROUND
- 1/04-31/05
- 4/06
- 8/06
- 15/06
- 1/07 – 31/07
- 4 ROUND
- 1/06-31/07
- 4/08
- 6/08
- 06/08-17/08
- 01/11-30/11
- 5 ROUND
- 1/08-31/08
- 2/09
- 3/09
- 03/09-05/09
- 01/11-30/11
- ROLLING
- 1/09-30/11
- Rolling
- The day after the interview
- 01/09-30/10
- From November 1 and within 3 days of receiving the result, but no later than December 10
Non-UE countries:
- Online application
- Async. interview
- Results
- Pre-enrollment
- Enrollment
- EARLY DECISION
- 15/10 – 30/11
- Within 7 days of receiving the application
- Within 7 days of the async. interview
- Within 7 days of results
- 1/08 – 31/08
- 1 ROUND
- 1/12-31/01
- Within 7 days of receiving the application
- Within 7 days of the async. interview
- Within 7 days of results
- 1/08 – 31/08
- 2 ROUND
- 1/02 – 30/03
- Within 7 days of receiving the application
- Within 7 days of the async. interview
- Within 7 days of results
- 1/08 – 31/08
- 3 ROUND
- 1/04-31/05
- Within 7 days of receiving the application
- Within 7 days of the async. interview
- Within 7 days of results
- 1/08– 31/08
- 4 ROUND
- 1/06-30/06
- Within 7 days of receiving the application
- Within 7 days of the async. interview
- Within 7 days of results
- 1/08 – 31/08
The tuition fees for this Master’s Degree are as follows:
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Students from EU or Schengen Area countries: €15,500
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Non-EU students: €26,350
Payment can be made in three installments.
If tuition fees are paid after the deadline indicated in the contract, the following penalties will apply: €100 from the 1st to the 10th day after the deadline; €200 from the 11th to the 20th day after the deadline; €200 plus a block on the student’s academic record from the 20th day after the deadline onward.
1st INSTALLMENT
Students from EU or Schengen Area countries:
€5,700 (€800 at pre-enrollment + €4,900 at enrollment)
Non-EU students:
€10,350 (€1,500 at pre-enrollment + €8,850 at enrollment)
2nd INSTALLMENT
Students from EU or Schengen Area countries:
€4,900 by January 15, 2027
Non-EU students:
€8,000 by January 15, 2027
3rd INSTALLMENT
Students from EU or Schengen Area countries:
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There are numerous “JOB ON CAMPUS” positions available, providing opportunities for students to get involved, develop useful skills, and earn income during their university years (examples of open positions: library supervisor, student tutor, operational assistant, etc.). Additionally, students can apply to join the LUMINA team, an agency structured like a real consulting firm, designed to allow students to experience typical consultancy activities. Within LUMINA, professionals and faculty members from H-FARM College act as mentors, supporting the development of young people’s entrepreneurial mindset. Students can also be selected to join the FARMEDIA team, a media agency that enables students to perform activities typical of the digital communication industry.
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