Preliminary schedule, changes are possible. Please notice that in addition to these mentioned below, there will be • compulsory meetings with mentors • teams organizes their own meetings either online or in-person to promote the solution, also possible to meet with mentors.
Kick off and starting the team work 2nd of October from 10 am to 4 pm
On site in Lahti, Niemenkatu 73, Auditorium Pöllö (D section, 5th floor, guidance fron infodesk at main doors)
9:30-10:00 Breakfast, free of charge
10:00 – 10:20 Opening and Introduction to Lahti Venture Program (Kaisa Vuorivirta)
10:20– 11:20 Company presentations
11:20 – 12:15 Lunch break
12:15-13:00 Intro to ideation process + Introduction to working methods
Break 13:00-13:15
13:15– 14:00 Revealing the teams and guidance for team work
14:00-16:00 Team discussion with mentors, first all teams of the same company. Teams get to know each other, first discussion on the challenge, team members’ expertise/contribution to the challenge, mentors advice
Company visits (you only visit the company challenge you are solving, so 1 visit)
Nexpert teams, 6.10 at 13, Niemenkatu 73, D 5th floor
SAnsox 7th of Oct at 9, D 5th floor
Second meeting: Wrapping up the idea 16th of October
Eeach team has 1 hour slot, no need to be present all day, Timetable for teams released in October
From 9 to 10
Sansox team 1 and Sansox team 2
From 10-11
Nexpert team 1 and Nexpert team 2
After morning session you have plenty of time for team work. Please also contact your mentors if you wish them to join you!
On site In Lahti Mukkulankatu 19, StartHub https://www.starthub.fi/
(1st floor, go through the event arena, past the premises of the student organizations, StartHub is just down the hall)
Brainstorming and accelerating the idea. Teams present their concepts and ideas (3 ideas) to get guidance and support how to continue with challenge
When coming to this day, every team has an idea about the solution/solution they are thinking and maybe even some understanding about:
What is the need for this solution?
What is the approach and benefits of the solution?
Are there competition for this solution?
Idea of a business model for this solution?
Third Meeting 30th of October from 10 am to 14.30 pm
Preliminary Idea Pitch, online session in Zoom
10:00 – 12.00 Idea development with teams and mentors, preparing for the company meetings. In the morning from 10 to 12 you can use Zoom and breakoutrooms to have team meeting and prepare your team for the idea pitching in the afternoon.
13:00-14:30 This is a situation where you team can have tips and guidance from company people – so don’t be afraid! Each team has 30 minutes with company in private breakout room. At that time you should present your teams ideas how you are going to solve the problem (maximum 9-10 minutes, only 2-3 slides) and listen to companies feed back and discuss.
Pitching coaching and time for team work 13th of November from 10 am to 4 pm.
On site in Lahti, Niemenkatu 73, Auditorium Pöllö (D section, 5th floor, guidance fron infodesk at main doors)
Pitching coaching with Walid el Cheick
Get ready for an engaging, interactive session packed with insights and practical exercises. You’ll walk away with the tools to pitch like a pro!
Beforehand students can get familiar with Walid and his book, Pitching For Life ebook
10:00-11:15 introduction to pitching
11:15-13:00 break
14:00-15:30 exercises with Walid
Between sessions from 11.15 to 14 you have time to have lunch and also possibility to visit Lahti Science Day at Mukkulankatu www.lahdentiedepaiva.fi. More info later, also lots of presentations in English
Best business competition 27th of November from 10 am to 3 pm
On site in Lahti, Niemenkatu 73, Auditorium Pöllö (D section, 5th floor, guidance fron infodesk at main doors)
9.30-10 breakfast, free of charge
10-10.15 Opening words: some practicalities, jury members
10:15-11:30 Team presentations
11:30-12:45 Jury meeting, students can have lunch break
12.45 -13:15 Award ceremonies
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