Global Innovation Challenge 2023
The Global Innovation Challenge is an oppotunity for students to develop their innovation, interpersonal and business skills while becoming techologically savy.
At a glance:
• Working on a multidisciplinary cross-campus team with Schiller students from all 4 campuses
• High-level mentoring sessions from professionals who will strengthen career skills, soft skills and networking contacts
• Working with innovation methodologies and tools used by most companies, like Design Thinking, Lean Startup, and Agile.
• 4 sessions to complete during the 3-month duration of the project
• The winning project is recognized and considered for application
All participants will get tangible benefits from this initiative that connects students, corporations, and innovation. Participation in the challenge will grant students with 100 points for their Global Employability Path (GEP) certificate.
For the second edition of the GIC students act as business consultants for Ernst & Young solving the challenge "How might EY help traditional banking to attract young consumers and increase its market share? "
Skills / Knowledge
- Analytical thinking and innovation
- Reasoning, problem-solvinf and ideation
- Resilience, stress tolerance and flexibility
- Leadership and social influence
- Digital design