Innovation Boot Camp 2023

Vi är en katalysator för innovationer. Hos oss kan forskare och studenterutveckla idéer som förändrar världen.Tillsammans ger vi goda idéer kraft. Från Umeå till resten av världen.

Innovationsstödet vid Umeå universitet

Join us at Innovation Boot Camp: Collaborate, innovate and solve real problems in 3 days, guided by expert coaches. Team up or go solo!

A Working Lab Universum

<h2>Are you eager to develop your ideas, enhance your skills, and connect with like-minded innovators?</h2><h3>Then get ready to embrace the excitement of Innovation Boot Camp, a thrilling 3-day experience designed to ignite creativity and collaboration. Join us for the opportunity to win amazing prizes  while unlocking your potential and becoming part of a vibrant community of innovators.</h3><h3></h3><h3>So what exactly is Innovation Boot Camp?</h3><p>In short, it's an annual multi-day event where participants develop, refine, and compete with their own business ideas. It's about identifying a problem or an opportunity, brainstorming solutions, and finding your own way to make a positive impact. The event is filled with inspiration, networking opportunities, and top-notch coaching from seasoned business professionals. You can choose to team up with others for a collaborative experience, or go solo as an independent innovator!</p><h3></h3><h3>The competition will feature three unique prize categories</h3><p><strong>Most Feasible Idea:</strong> For those with practical and attainable concepts that can be implemented with available resources.</p><p><strong>Most Sustainable Idea:</strong> Recognizing ideas that prioritize environmental well-being and resource conservation.</p><p><strong>Most Creative Idea:</strong> Celebrating imaginative and boundary-pushing concepts that inspire innovation and leave a lasting cultural and/or creative impact.</p><p></p><h3>Prizes</h3><p>There will be three (3) winners in total, one for each prize category. Each winning team will receive the following prizes. </p><p>🏆 A 4000 SEK cash prize  </p><aside>Any tax on the prizes that may occur, is paid by the winners. </aside><p>🏆 A one-year membership to the co-working space A Working Lab Universum, in Umeå. Providing you with the ideal environment to continue developing your idea.</p><p></p><h3>G﻿ood to know:</h3><p><strong>💠Participation conditions:</strong> Living in Västerbotten is a requirement for participation.</p><p><strong>💠Team:</strong> A team can include one or more participants, with a maximum of five.</p><p><strong>💠Language: </strong>English and swedish</p><p><strong>💠Registration Deadline: </strong>Monday, september 26th,17:00. </p><p><strong>💠Place: </strong>A Working Lab in Universum, at Umeå university. </p><p><strong>💠Cancellation Policy:</strong>If, for some reason, you can't attend after signing up, please notify us promptly. Early notice is crucial due to allocated resources.</p><p></p><h3></h3><h3>Schedule for the event:</h3><p><em><strong>Please note that the schedule is preliminary and under construction. More information will be added soon. Thank you for your patience.</strong></em></p><h3></h3><p><strong>Friday 6/10 -   Let the 24-hour Boot Camp begin! </strong></p><p>Time: 15.30 - 23.59</p><p>Welcome to the start of an extraordinary experience! </p><p>Innovation Boot Camp begins with an engaging idea generation workshop. It equips you with the knowledge and guidance necessary to create your new business idea. It's an excellent fit for those who intend to take part in the event but haven't got an idea yet. Additionally, teams with already existing ideas can also participate in the workshop to refine their concepts through idea and opportunity generation.</p><p>After the workshop the real 24-hours challange begins! Teams will dive into their ideas, supported by experienced business coaches who will provide dedicated guidance. As you connect with fellow participants, get ready for a adventure that will challenge your creativity and expand your horizons.<em> </em></p><p>And remember, staying overnight is an option to maximize the 24-hour work window!  Please note that while no business coaches will be available during the night, we're here to support you every step of the way. We've got dinner and supper covered, along with a variety of non-alcoholic beverages.</p><p></p><p><strong>Saturday 7/10 -  The final sprint to perfect your projects!</strong></p><p>Time: 00.00 - 17.00</p><p>Welcome to the final hours of boot camp —an exhilarating journey of creativity and hard work is reaching its climax! With the deadline approaching, participants are giving their all, refining ideas, and adding the final touches to their projects. The guidance and assistance from our coaches are available to ensure you're making the most of these crucial moments. Keep pushing, and let's make these last moments count! We offer breakfast and lunch along with a variety of non-alcoholic beverages.</p><p>Idea submission deadline: 17.00</p><p></p><p><strong>Sunday 8/10 - The thrilling grand finale!</strong></p><p>Time: 13.40 - 17.00</p><p>As Boot Camp approaches its grand finale, get ready for a delightful time of networking and fun! Teams will mingle, enjoy snacks, and savor refreshing alcohol-free drinks. The excitement builds as we eagerly await the thrilling conclusion, where the jury will reveal the well-deserved winners of the boot camp!</p><p></p><p><strong>Curious about the organizers of this event? Let us introduce ourselves.</strong></p><p>The organizers of this event are the<a href="https://www.umu.se/en/innovation-office/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Innovation Office at Umeå University</a> in collaboration with multiple partners from Umeå's innovation support system. These include: <a href="https://www.aworkinglab.se/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">A working Lab</a>, <a href="https://www.uminovainnovation.se/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Uminova Innovation</a>, <a href="https://www.sluholding.se/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SLU Holding</a>, <a href="https://ungforetagsamhet.se/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ung företagsamhet</a>, <a href="https://www.venturecup.se/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Venture Cup</a>, <a href="https://expressionumea.se/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">eXpression Umeå</a>, <a href="https://coompanion.se/vasterbotten/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Coompanion</a>, <a href="https://drivhuset.se/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Drivhuset</a>, <a href="https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Region Västerbotten </a>and <a href="https://www.almi.se/en/in-english/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Almi</a>. We pride ourselves on being a multiskilled support team, ready to guide and support you throughout your journey. Our collective expertise covers various aspects of business development, aimed at nurturing new ideas, fostering innovation, and empowering entrepreneurs.</p><p>Contact any of us if you are interested and want to know more about what we do! </p><p></p><h3>Questions?</h3><p>Get in touch with us! </p><p><strong>Evelinn Carlsson at Umeå University Innovation Office</strong></p><p>Email: evelinn.carlsson@umuholding.se</p><p>Phone: <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">+46 70-283 61 43 </a></p><p></p><aside>Please note that this event will be documented through photography and film. If you do not wish to be photographed, kindly contact us at evelinn.carlsson@umuholding.se. </aside><aside>When you sign up for this event or contact us in another matter, by phone or e-mail, it means that we process your personal information in order to administer, offer and adapt our services to you. We do this under complete confidentiality, which you can read more about on our website http://www.umuholding.se/privacy/. </aside>

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