What it is about
You learn how relevant problems turn into sustainable business ideas — from problem discovery through validation to first business models and prototypes. In the end you can systematically develop ideas, test them with customers, and elaborate into early, sustainability-oriented business models.
What you will be able to do
- Identify climate and sustainability problems with startup potential
- Apply Design Thinking and Lean Startup principles
- Evaluate opportunities using business and sustainability criteria
- Use customer-discovery techniques
- Construct and iterate business models and prototypes
What the module consists of
- Interactive lectureConveying concepts and guiding team work through input and feedback
Teaching method
- Immersive half-day & full-day sessionsIntensive learning and direct application in team activities
- Design Thinking, Ideation, Lean StartupMethods to develop, test and iterate ideas
- Peer- and expert feedbackSupport for the further development of concepts