University of Maryland, College Park

Corporate Venturing: Launching and Leading Innovation

University of Maryland, College Park

Corporate Venturing: Launching and Leading Innovation

Elias Tefarikis

Instructor: Elias Tefarikis

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Evaluate corporate venturing models, including CVC, accelerators, incubators, and venture client programs, to find the best for your organization.

  • Design and launch corporate venturing initiatives that align with organizational innovation, growth, and strategic business objectives.

  • Measure, manage, and scale corporate venturing programs using proven frameworks, governance models, tools, and performance metrics.

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August 2026

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There are 4 modules in this course

Innovation increasingly happens outside the walls of large organizations. In this module, you'll discover how leading companies use corporate venturing to access emerging technologies, collaborate with startups, and create new growth opportunities. By the end of the module, you'll be able to evaluate corporate venturing models and assess your organization's readiness to begin its own innovation journey.

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6 videos5 readings1 assignment

Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) has become one of the most effective ways for organizations to invest in emerging technologies, build strategic partnerships, and accelerate innovation. In this module, you'll learn how successful companies design, launch, and manage CVC programs that create both strategic and financial value. By the end of the module, you'll be able to develop a CVC strategy, structure an investment program, and create a blueprint for launching a CVC initiative in your organization.

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5 videos4 readings1 assignment

Accelerators, incubators, and venture client programs enable organizations to collaborate with startups, access emerging technologies, and accelerate innovation without building everything internally. In this module, you'll learn how leading companies design and manage startup engagement programs that create value for both the corporation and participating ventures. By the end of the module, you'll be able to develop a framework for launching an accelerator or venture client program that aligns with your organization's innovation strategy.

What's included

5 videos4 readings1 assignment

Launching a corporate venturing program is only the beginning. Long-term success depends on measuring results, overcoming organizational challenges, and scaling initiatives that create lasting strategic and financial value. In this module, you'll learn how leading organizations evaluate performance, align stakeholders, and expand corporate venturing programs to support sustained innovation and growth. By the end of the module, you'll complete the KPI Dashboard section of your Corporate Venturing Playbook, giving you a practical framework for measuring, managing, and scaling corporate venturing initiatives.

What's included

5 videos5 readings1 assignment

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Elias Tefarikis
University of Maryland, College Park
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