Engineering the Future: Entrepreneurship, Design Innovation, and Lifelong Learning

Abstract

At a time where rapid technological advancements challenge the conventional educational paradigm, integrating entrepreneurship education within engineering curricula stands out as critical to inspire innovation and creativity. This chapter explores the intersection of engineering design, innovation, and entrepreneurship, demonstrating how this triad prepares students for the future world, fostering resilience, adaptability, innovation, and a problem-solving mindset. As we move toward an age of AI and increasing automation, the role of engineers will not only be to design solutions but also to envision and realize opportunities for sustainable growth. By embedding entrepreneurial principles in engineering education, we cultivate engineers who do not only have a solid technical foundation but also entrepreneurial leaders who have the ability of turning problems into opportunities creating economic and social value.