Educator lab Program
Teaching for Human Potential
An entrepreneurship education program for higher-education educators who want to reflect on, refine, and elevate their teaching practice while supporting students’ growth during and beyond their studies.
About the program
6 Weeks
24 Hours Total
$1,250 per person
Graduates of the Educator Lab will receive a certificate of completion issued by the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC)
Questions? Check our FAQs here
who should join ?
The Educator Lab Program is designed for higher-education educators who:
- teach, or are preparing to teach, entrepreneurship-related or future-oriented learning
- teach in any discipline where you want to promote adaptability, initiative, creativity, and sense-making
- want to better understand the foundations and purpose of entrepreneurship education
- appreciate reflective, discussion-based learning rather than ready-made templates
You do not need a business background or prior formal training in entrepreneurship. What matters is your interest in developing students’ human potential in entrepreneurship and your willingness to reflect on your own teaching practice.
Note for SSES Member University Faculty
Participation is free of charge for faculty formally affiliated with SSES member universities. Reach out if you’re eligible prior to registering.
A Collaboration Between SSES and GCEC
This program is developed, designed and delivered by the Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship (SSES) and certified by the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC). SSES unites leading universities in Stockholm to foster entrepreneurial knowledge, while GCEC is an international network dedicated to advancing excellence in entrepreneurship education worldwide. By bringing these two forces together, our entrepreneurship education programs are grounded in both cutting-edge research and practical, real-world insights.
A Proven Model, Refined Over Four Years
The Educator Lab entrepreneurship education program began as a research-driven initiative to reimagine the way educators teach and learn. Through multiple cohorts and continuous feedback loops, we’ve honed every aspect of the experience – content, format, facilitation, and tools. The result is an entrepreneurship education program that has been rigorously tested and iterated, now ready to serve educators anywhere in the world.
educator lab Participants
150+ attendees
20+ countries
About the Instructors
Fernanda Torre
Fernanda Torre (MBA, MFA, BA) is an innovation and strategy expert that bridges design, business, and entrepreneurship with over 15 years of award-winning experience. She is faculty at the SSE House of Innovation, lead facilitator of the Educator Lab, and CEO of Next Agents.
Known for her dynamic and creative approach, Fernanda merges theory with real-world application to spark transformative learning experiences for students and educators alike.
ebba laurin
Ebba Laurin (PhD) is a passionate teacher and course director at SSES, having earned her doctorate from the Stockholm School of Economics with a focus on B2B business model innovation and co-creation. Her engaged and empathetic teaching helps her students find both confidence and creativity in uncertain contexts, and to find their own ways of collaborating and problem-solving.
She has over 25 years of experience of business with a background as an executive in the IT-and telecom industry during the 2000s. She has developed a methodology for working with leadership, strategy, innovation and entrepreneurship based on the strategic leadership framework called VUCA.
FAQ
Do I need prior entrepreneurship or business education experience?
No. The Educator Lab Program is designed for higher-education educators from any discipline. You don’t need a business or entrepreneurial background. What matters is your interest in entrepreneurial learning and your willingness to reflect on your teaching practice.
How much time should I expect to invest?
The program runs over six weeks and requires approximately 24 hours in total, including:
- live, interactive sessions
- self-paced preparation and reflection
How does the learning work?
The program follows a flipped-classroom format. You’ll prepare with short readings and reflective activities before each live session. Live sessions are highly interactive and focus on dialogue, peer exchange, and working through real teaching questions together.
They are not lectures, but facilitated conversations grounded in research and practice.
What if I miss a live session or fall behind?
Because the program relies on group interaction, we ask participants to attend all live sessions. If an unforeseen situation arises however, we’ll do our best to help you catch up through additional activities. We understand that workloads can vary, so the materials remain available throughout the program in case you need to catch up on previous readings.
Is this program suitable for educators outside higher education?
The program is designed primarily for university-level educators. While some ideas may resonate in other contexts, discussions and examples are rooted in higher education and adult learning.
Will I have access to the materials after the program ends?
You’ll have access to all materials on Sana during the program. Once the program concludes and certificates are issued, access will close. Any downloadable resources provided during the program can be saved for future use.
Will the live sessions be recorded?
No. To support open, honest discussion and protect participants’ privacy, live sessions are not recorded. We follow Chatham House Rules, meaning insights can be shared, but comments are not attributed outside the group.
Are scholarships or discounts available?
Participation is free for faculty affiliated with SSES member universities. If you’re unsure whether you’re eligible, get in touch and we’ll help clarify.