ZHAW Industry Hack @ open-i

....Then help us to solve these challenges:

Health: How can innovative systems, products or service concepts be developed to help diabetics manage their medical materials efficiently and keep their physical activity safe?

Food: How can demand for Swiss fish products be increased through emotionally appealing and educational measures?

Challenge partners: Roche Diagnostics, foodward, FoodHub Wädenswil and United against Waste.
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Why should you participate?

• Gain practical experience: Work in interdisciplinary teams to solve real cases using the proven Design Thinking method.
• Discover new methods: Utilize innovative digital tools, including AI-driven user research, ideation, and prototyping.
• Networking opportunities: Connect with students from various fields and build valuable relationships with companies and experts.
• Earn a MicroCredential in Entrepreneurship: Enhance your resume with an official recognition of your skills.
• Present your ideas: Pitch your solutions on the open-i conference stage and leave a lasting impression.

What to expect:

• 24 hours of intensive design sprint & pitching
• Real-world industry challenges
• Teams of 4-6 students
• Support from experienced ZHAW mentors & industry experts
• Presentations of your ideas on the main stage of the open-i conference

How does it work?

We need some information from you so that we can avoid conflicts of interest and put together strong teams.

On November 1, 2024, you will receive an invitation for digital onboarding. You will be digitally introduced to the topic of service design and receive further important information about the Innovation Sprint. We will also ask you to complete some tasks that will prepare you for November 21 and 22.

For the introduction and preparation, you should expect to spend around 4-6 hours. However, there are no fixed dates and you can plan your preparation individually.

After the Open-i, there will be a digital debriefing to assess and recognize your team's performance. This date is still pending and will be set together with the teams.

You will then receive confirmation of participation and your microcredential, that confirms your entrepreneurial skills.

Take this opportunity to gain practical experience, make valuable connections, and have a lot of fun! Show what you're made of – join the Industry Hack 2024!

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More about open-i: As a pioneering innovation community and dialogue platform in Switzerland, the Open-i conference promotes the exchange between economy and science. As an Innovation Partner and Entrepreneurial University, the ZHAW is organizing an Industry Hack as a practical example of how talents and future entrepreneurs can contribute to finding solutions to selected real challenges faced by SMEs in a creative process.