At JIBS, we don’t just teach entrepreneurship—we live it. One of our core guiding principles is to be entrepreneurial in mind, which means fostering an entrepreneurial mindset through innovative courses, hands-on learning, and real-world challenges. Whether you dream of starting your own business, driving innovation in a global company, or leading change in a fast-moving industry, JIBS provides the tools, experience, and network to turn ambition into action.

Learn by doing: Entrepreneurship at the core of our education

Many of our courses focus specifically on entrepreneurship, business start-up and innovation. From day one, you'll engage in practical learning. Every bachelor student starts with a course where they identify and develop a business idea. Several of our programmes, such as Strategic Entrepreneurship, Digital Business, and Sustainable Enterprise Development, have venture development and business renewal at their coure.

Compete, create and collaborate: The JIBS Entrepreneurship Challenge

Since 2012, the JIBS Entrepreneurship Challenge has tested students’ creativity, problem-solving, teamwork and cross-disiplinary thinking. This annual competition brings together JIBS and School of Engineering students to solve a real business challenge within 24 hours. A company presents a critical problem, and teams race against the clock to develop innovative solutions—competing for prizes and the chance to impress potential employers and investors.

And that’s just one example. Throughout the year, JIBS students are invited to competitions, hackathons, and inspirational events that encourage collaboration, creativity, and hands-on learning.

Read more about JIBS Entrepreneurship Challenge here.

Student-driven enrepreneurship

If you're eager to take your entrepreneurial journey further, the JIBS Student Association Entrepreneurship Academy (JIBS EA) is here to support you. Run by students, for students, JIBS EA organises Entrepreneurship Day, guest lectures, and networking events with successful entrepreneurs—all designed to inspire and guide aspiring business founders.

Turn ideas into reality

JIBS maintains strong ties with Science Park Jönköping, a hub for entrepreneurs and innovators. As a JIBS student, you gain free access to Business Lab, Business Incubator, and Business Growth resources, where you can develop a business idea and receive expert support to launch your start-up. Science Park representatives are also involved in several JIBS courses and Programme Advisory Boards, ensuring that students receive valuable industry insights and connections.

Ready to start your entrepreneurial journey? At JIBS, you’ll have everything you need to turn ideas into action.