SEFI launches Special Interest Group on Entrepreneurship in Engineering Education – Join now!

Brussels, November 2025 – SEFI proudly introduces its new Special Interest Group (SIG) on Entrepreneurship in Engineering Education, dedicated to embedding entrepreneurial thinking into engineering curricula across Europe. The SIG will focus on curriculum development, innovation ecosystems, research, and responsible innovation—empowering educators and institutions to prepare students for a rapidly changing world.

Discover the SIG here

Why is entrepreneurship important in engineering education?

1. Solving real-world problems

Engineering is fundamentally about solving problems. Entrepreneurship pushes students beyond theory into impactful practice, enabling them to:

  • Identify unmet needs in society.
  • Develop innovative solutions.
  • Translate technical ideas into practical applications.

2. Fostering creativity and innovation

Traditional engineering emphasizes optimisation and analysis, while entrepreneurial thinking nurtures:

  • Creative approaches to design novel systems.
  • Risk-taking and experimentation.
  • A culture of continuous improvement.

3. Driving economic and social impact

Entrepreneurial engineers contribute to broader societal goals by:

  • Launching startups.
  • Creating jobs.
  • Driving technological advancement.
  • Tackling global challenges like sustainability, healthcare, and energy.

4. Promoting interdisciplinary learning

Entrepreneurship prepares engineers to lead diverse teams and integrate knowledge from:

  • Business (marketing, finance, strategy).
  • Design thinking.
  • Communication and leadership.

5. Career flexibility and empowerment

Students gain adaptability in a rapidly evolving job market through:

  • Confidence to start ventures.
  • Skills to pitch ideas and secure funding.
  • A mindset embracing change and lifelong learning.

Objectives & scope 

The SIG will focus on:

  1. Curriculum development – Embedding entrepreneurial learning through experiential modules (hackathons, incubators, living labs).
  2. Innovation ecosystems – Linking universities, startups, spin-offs, incubators, and industry.
  3. Research & assessment – Advancing research on entrepreneurial mindset and innovation competences.
  4. Policy & institutional strategies – Sharing best practices on institutional policies and funding mechanisms.
  5. Responsible innovation – Ensuring entrepreneurship addresses ethical, social, and environmental challenges.

Founding members:
1. Asif Khan, Saxion University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands (Chair)
2. F. A. Bukhsh, University of Twente, Netherlands
3. Fahad Sohrab, Tampere University, Finland
4. Mohib Ullah, The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
5. M. M. Yamin, The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
6. Marco Rossi, MathWorks
7. Susie Ye, Bentley Systems

👉 Become a member today and help shape the future of engineering education. Join now!

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