Classroom Innovation Modules

Classroom Innovation Modules bring entrepreneurial thinking into classes, letting students and faculty tackle real-world challenges in any field while building skills in customer discovery and problem-solving.

It’s a hands-on, accessible way to explore innovation and a launchpad for deeper engagement with GW’s Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

Innovation Integrated into Any Course or Discipline

The Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (OIE) offers turnkey modules designed to embed entrepreneurial concepts into GW courses across all disciplines. Rooted in the lean startup methodology and entrepreneurial mindset, these customizable sessions equip students with practical, interdisciplinary skills applicable to any field or career path.

OIE collaborates with faculty to align content with their existing syllabus and schedule, making innovation relevant, accessible, and easy to integrate.

Core integrated topics include:

Customer Discovery & Problem Validation
Foundations of Lean Startup Methodology
Inventor vs. Entrepreneur Mindset
Translating Innovation Across Careers & Sectors

For Students

Whether you're an engineering major, a business student, or pre-med, these short-form modules introduce real-world, team-based problem-solving and innovation fundamentals, all without needing a business background or a fully formed idea.

No experience required. Just curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to learn by doing.

For Faculty

We collaborate with professors to tailor each module to their course objectives, class size, and schedule, offering a range of options from one-off workshops to multi-session series. Our expert instructors deliver the content, and OIE staff manage logistics and provide mentorship support throughout.

What to Expect: