Idea Generation and Innovation
Entrepreneurship · Grade 12 · The Entrepreneurial Mindset and Ecosystem · 1.º Período

Idea Generation and Innovation

Investigate techniques for generating innovative business ideas and solving market problems. Students will differentiate between a simple idea and a viable business opportunity.

Ontario Curriculum ExpectationsExpectation A2.1: Apply creative-thinking strategies to generate potential venture ideas.Expectation A2.3: Evaluate the feasibility of various business opportunities.

About This Topic

Investigate techniques for generating innovative business ideas and solving market problems. Students will differentiate between a simple idea and a viable business opportunity.

Key Questions

  1. How do entrepreneurs identify market gaps?
  2. What is the difference between an invention and an innovation?
  3. How can design thinking foster creativity?

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