In 48 hours from idea to prototype
As part of the Inno.Circle program, people from diverse backgrounds come together to tackle the Circularity Challenge and develop solutions for a circular future. Whether you are an entrepreneurial student, designer, engineer, or business leader, you will collaborate to turn ideas into prototypes within just 48 hours – creating tangible approaches for a more sustainable economy.
Challenges
Companies from Tyrol, Salzburg, and South Tyrol bring forward their challenges to tackle key issues in the circular economy.
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How it works
The sprint follows a structured innovation process with three phases:
1. Understanding the problem – analyzing the challenge and user needs
2. Ideation – generating and prioritizing creative solution ideas
3. Prototyping – developing and testing first sketches or concepts
At the end, teams present their solutions in a pitch presentation to a jury of corporate partners. The best concepts will be awarded.
Why join
We believe complex problems are best solved collaboratively. Everyone is welcome to join the Circularity Challenge. Participants are students, employees, freelancers, creatives and hopefully you.
🤝 Get support
The best ideas get the company partner’s support to make the idea happen.
🧑💻 Build skills
Work in a team with different skillsets and mindsets to come up with innovative solutions and learn with others.
🧑🏫 Receive mentoring
Inspirational Leaders will support and encourage you during the 48 hours.
🛠️ Gain experience
Innovation is something you get better by doing it. This is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience by solving critical challenges.
🌟 Create opportunities
Find your next career opportunity as an InnoDays talent.
🌐 Networking
You also have the opportunity to network with companies and likeminded people!
Special prizes
In addition to the collaboration incentives by the company partners, you can receive special prizes.
Location
InnCubator
Egger-Lienz-Straße 116
A-6020 Innsbruck
FAQ
Do I need to pay to participate in the InnoDays?
No, participation is free.
Where will the InnoDays take place?
The Circularity Challenge will take place in person in Innsbruck (AUT)
How will I get to the Venue?
The easiest way is to come by public transport or by hopping on your bike and enjoy a ride.
What language do you speak at the InnoDays?
The events’ language will be a mix of English and German depending where the participants come from. Teams can choose to work together in whatever language they want, but the outcomes of the event will have to be in English too.
Who are the participants?
Our main group of participants is university students with diverse backgrounds including business, design, and engineering.
How does the application work?
You will have to submit a video that summarizes your idea for the innovation challenge on the registration form.
How does the 48 schedule look like?
We will kick off with a welcome session on end of October. Day 1 will be dedicated to ideation and Day 2 to prototyping.
What kind of support will participants receive at the event?
Teams will have access to a platform showcasing useful resources to progress on the idea. Webinars, check-ins, and office hours will complement the support.
How will the winner be selected?
Each team will have to submit a pitch-deck showcasing its idea and a pitch-video. A jury composed of company partners, experts, and mentors will evaluate the submission based on innovativeness, feasibility, challenge fit, progress in the 48 hours, and motivation to continue working on the idea.
Are there any pre-requisites to joining?
No, there is no pre-requisite besides your commitment throughout the 48 hours.
More questions?
Email hello@innodays.org
Challenge partners
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