In 48 hours from idea to prototype
Thank you to all of our participants and partners for a great InnoDays! We brought together companies and talent to turn ideas into prototypes in 48 hours. Our #AIpoweredtourism challenges focused on using AI to make tourism more sustainable. The Spring edition ran during the ViennaUp’24 and was carried out as an Öko-Event. Follow us on LinkedIn to get updates on the outcomes of the #AIpoweredtourism edition and news from other events.
How it works
Teams
Check out the teams and focus of the ideas.
Prototypers
Special prizes
In addition to the collaboration incentives by the company partners, you can receive special prizes.
Best startup idea
The team with the most promising startup idea will be awarded.
Best Use of AI
The team with the most innovative application of AI will be recognized.
Movement Data Masters
The team with the most innovative use of the Invenium movement data will be recognized.
Location
Austria’s first Co-Innovation Factory is located in what used to be Europe’s largest bread factory. On two floors, the Co-Innovation Factory offers a variety of unique and flexibly customizable spaces that invite you to rethink, experiment and innovate together.
Co-Innovation Factory
Absberggasse 27/1/3
A-1100 Vienna
FAQ
Do I need to pay to participate in the InnoDays?
No, participation is free.
Where will the InnoDays take place?
The InnoDays will take place in person in Vienna (AUT) https://www.coinnovationfactory.com at the Co-Innovation Factory.
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 through Vienna. Find detailled infos here.
What language do you speak at the InnoDays?
The InnoDays’ 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?
The event is free for everyone to join. Our main group of participants is university students with diverse backgrounds including business, design, and engineering. The only requirement for participation is your full-time commitment during the 48 hours event.
How does the application work?
You will have to submit a video that summarizes your idea for the innovation challenge on our registration form.
What if I don’t have an idea to submit?
In this case, you can apply with a video introducing yourself, your interests and skills, and motivation for joining the InnoDays. Moreover, you will have to briefly explain an industry trend or inspiration relative to the challenge you would like to tackle.
How do teams work?
At the InnoDays, you can join individually or in teams. Teams may have up to 5 people. When submitting the video, you can indicate the names of your team members. Even if you join as a team, all team members need to sign up for the event independently. If you don’t have a team after registration, we will assign you to a team based on your application. Every team needs to have a minimum of two different backgrounds (e.g. business+design).
How does the 48 schedule look like?
We will kick off with a welcome session on June 5th. Day 1 will be dedicated to ideation, Day 2 to prototyping, and Day 3 to validation. Teams will have daily check-ins with the lead mentors, and office-hours with experts and company partners.
Are the daily check-ins mandatory?
Yes, daily check-ins are mandatory.
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
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Challenge partners
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