The compulsary subject of first term are recommended.

This subject aims students to know the peculiarities involving Technology based firms. After completing this subject, students will be able to understand and manage the specific issues that affect the creation of Technology-Based Companies. It focuses on skills related to the management of technology assets and the mechanisms for collaboration between universities and companies to promote the creation of EBT be provided. Specifically, this course reinforces some specific competences: - Ability to understand, analyze and solve complex problems related to venture, expansion and consolidation of a business project from extensive knowledge of advanced tools of business management. - Ability to critically analyze cases of companies and draw from them conclusions relevant to business practice.

The concept of Technology Based Companies (TC): alternative definitions and typologies Technological knowledge management Knowledge transfer among TC Intangible assets of a technological nature Technological resources and competitive advantage The management of intangible assets of a technological nature Economic valuation of intangibles Development of R+D+i in high-tech companies Funding for TC Public policies to support the creation of spin-offs Tax incentives for spin-offs University-industry collaboration and the creation of spin-offs Programs to support the creation of university spin-offs Technological collaboration and innovation in TC

a) Theoretical classes b) Seminars c) Practical classes