Weeks 1-2 |
- Challenge introduction:
13.-14.2. Kick-off event at Maria 01 Startup Campus (13th) and Aalto University (14th)
Introduction to the challenge theme, networking with stakeholders, forming teams
A half-a-day public seminar with all the participants and collaborators
A 1,5-day workshop with the participants and key mentors
Getting to know the societal context of the challenge as a team
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Week 3 |
- Challenge specification:
Analyzing the broad challenge, learning insights, and getting familiar with data and tools
Specification of the team’s problem/sub-challenge, gathering resources and contacting stakeholders
Online mentoring session: short presentations of each team (5-10 min) and feedback discussion
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Weeks 4-6 |
- Prototyping/ideation:
Rapid ideation of solutions and testing data and tools
28.3. Mid-term Seminar at the University of Turku with groups and mentors’ interaction and feedback day (physical) -
Presentation of the solution ideas
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Weeks 7-10 |
- Solution-building:
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Weeks 11-12 |
- Finalization:
Online pitching rehearsals and final group status check (all groups)
Final seminar 6.5.2025 and challenge feedback and summary session at Otaniemi, Espoo
Groups pitch their solutions to the rest of the course, stakeholders, and general audience
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