Empowering Faculty to Build the Future of Tech-Driven Learning
Babson College—through the C. Dean Metropoulos Institute for Technology and Entrepreneurship, the Center for Engaged Learning & Teaching, and the Office of the Dean of Faculty—is proud to launch the Tech Course Creation Accelerator, an intensive program supporting faculty in designing and delivering innovative, tech-focused courses for spring 2026.
Whether developing a brand-new course or integrating emerging technology into an existing one, this accelerator helps faculty push the boundaries of how entrepreneurship and technology intersect in the classroom.
What Is a “Tech Course”?
We define a tech course broadly, one that explores the development, use, and impact of technology in business and society, including (but not limited to):
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- FinTech, CleanTech, HealthTech
- Cybersecurity or Data Privacy
- Digital Platforms and Business Models
- Ethical and Societal Implications of Technology
- The Human–AI Relationship
Courses can be theoretical, applied, or a hybrid, and should be highly interactive. We encourage experimentation, interdisciplinary approaches, and bold ideas.
What to Expect in the Accelerator
Participants will engage in a highly collaborative, hands-on curriculum designed to support both creative exploration and actionable outcomes. The program includes:
- Modules with Babson faculty and industry guest speakers
- Peer collaboration and design thinking
- Prototyping and curriculum showcase
- Real-time student feedback
- One-on-one mentoring sessions
- Access to the Weissman Foundry innovation space
Eligibility and Program Timeline
All Babson faculty members, regardless of division or title, are invited to apply. The Tech Course Creation Accelerator will delivered as two modules.
| April 29, 2025 | Notification of Accepted Application |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2025 | Module One |
| August 19–20, 2025 | Module Two |
| Spring 2026 | Target Launch of Courses |
Ready to Apply? For questions, contact Executive Director Trond Undheim
Frequently Asked Questions
Babson faculty from any division and at any rank are eligible to apply.
Faculty can apply for the accelerator with a new course abstract (250 words) or with a description of the new module, activity, assignment, etc., from an existing class (150 words).
Those interested should submit an application here.
- $7,500 stipend for each new tech course.
- $2,000 stipend for tech modules bolted onto an existing course.
- Dates: May 13, 2025 (Module 1) & August 19–20, 2025 (Module 2)
- Time: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (all day commitment)
- Venue: Weissman Foundry, Babson College
Module activities include Babson and industry guest speakers, student feedback, group work and discussion, prototyping, 1:1 mentoring, and showcasing of new curricular work.
Yes—and encouraged! Joint courses will be funded at $10,000 (divided amongst participating faculty) and joint tech modules will be funded at $3,500 (divided amongst participating faculty).
Those who apply with their existing course will only be required to attend Module 1 (end of May) as well as the showcase session on Day 2 of Module 2.
Already identified courses where we seek faculty involvement includes:
- Introduction to Science and Technology Studies (STS)
- Technology Foresight and Scenario Planning for Entrepreneurs and Managers
- Managing Gigaprojects through Existential Entrepreneurship, in collaboration with Executive Director Trond Undheim
- A student-suggested course on Python programming skills for business innovators.
Other high priority courses include intro courses for various emerging technologies such as nanotech, quantum, and synthetic biology, each with both a technical and managerial component, as well as hands-on lab training embedded.
