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Project Based on an Innovation Challenge (250MUM002) – Course 2025/26 PDF

Contents

Introduction of the course and its methodology. Presentations of the result of the subject IE4WC of the previous semester

Specific Objectives

Establish the progress status of the projects of the previous subject as a starting point for this one. Know the scope of the subject.

Dedication

4h Large group + 5h 36m Self Study
Total: 9h 36m

Techniques for identifying and validating needs and solutions. Questionnaires and interviews. Rapid prototyping techniques for idea validation. Following the directions given in the corresponding theory session, conducting interviews and surveys to validate the ideas of the solutions and discussing the results with the supervisors.

Specific Objectives

Know the problem of approaching the user. Learn techniques for validating needs and solutions. Realization of rapid prototypes for the validation of ideas through user feedback. Validation of needs and solutions.

Dedication

18h Large group + 25h 12m Self Study
Total: 43h 12m

Alternatives in the management of innovation projects. Agile methodologies.

Specific Objectives

Evaluate the most appropriate methodology for carrying out innovation projects.

Dedication

2h Large group + 2h 48m Self Study
Total: 4h 48m

Knowledge pills needed for the development of the project

Specific Objectives

To cover the deficiencies in specific technical aspects, which will be adjusted to the theme of the project, given the different background of the components of the teams.

Dedication

9h Large group + 12h 36m Self Study
Total: 21h 36m

Definition of the value proposition. Market analysis. Definition of the business model. Identification of financing needs for the implementation of the business model and possible sources.

Specific Objectives

Establish and validate the most suitable business model for the developed solution. Obtain a rough estimate (not a business plan) of the implications of the proposed business model in terms of financing.

Dedication

8h Large group + 11h 12m Self Study
Total: 19h 12m

Sustainability report of a project Methodology for ethical analysis of projects, with emphasis on the use of data. Modalities of intellectual property. International patent system. Patent searchers.

Specific Objectives

Identify and express in a structured way the implications of the project in environmental, economic and social sustainability. Identify the ethical implications of the eventual implementation of the project Know the modalities of intellectual property. Identify the possible collisions of the proposed idea with the state of the art. Propose the structure of a possible patent.

Dedication

6h Large group + 8h 23m Self Study
Total: 14h 23m

Preparation of the final presentation

Specific Objectives

Identification of the main messages to effectively communicate the idea and business model developed.

Dedication

4h Large group + 5h 36m Self Study
Total: 9h 36m

Carrying out the activities leading to the implementation of the project: - Partially guided team work: Group work activity, carried out in class, to carry out the different phases of the project and the aspects explained in the theory sessions . - Coordination and supervision meetings: Every week, each team has a meeting with the teachers/supervisors to analyze the status of the project and plan the next steps. - Presentations: There are three presentations, an initial one, an intermediate one and a final one on the approach, progress and results of the project Carrying out the activities leading to the implementation of the project: - Partially guided team work: Group work activity, carried out in class, to carry out the different phases of the project and the aspects explained in the theory sessions . - Coordination and supervision meetings: Every week, each team has a meeting with the teachers/supervisors to analyze the status of the project and plan the next steps. - Presentations: There are three presentations, one initial, another one intermediate and another one final, on the approach, progress and results of the project

Specific Objectives

Carry out part of the tasks for the implementation of the project in the classroom in order to combine it with the activities that provide guidance and supervision Carry out part of the tasks for the implementation of the project in the classroom in order to combine it with the activities that provide guidance and supervision

Dedication

19h 30m Medium group + 19h 30m Laboratory classes + 54h 36m Self Study
Total: 93h 36m