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Project Seminar

General Information

Term(s)

June 24 – June 28, 2024

Time investment

The Global Impact Sprint is a one-week full time program. This means there are workshops during the day, typically from 9:00 am - 6:00 p.m. Through events in the evening there is also the opportunity to connect with the other participants. The detailed agenda will be given to the participants at the kick-off on June 10.

ECTS

Module type

Module selection at HPI

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Teaching format

Teaching language

English

Registration

Fee

Travel and accommodation costs are covered (This only applies to students of the Hasso Plattner Institute. Students from other universities will receive free accommodation for the duration of the program but must cover their own travel costs)

Team budget

HPI Founder Scholarship

Participants

15 graduate students from five outstanding international universities, this year: MIT, NYU, HPI, Babson College, TEC de Monterrey. To participate in the Global Impact Sprint, you must be a Master's student at HPI (all Master's programs welcome)

Maximum number of Participants

~5 students

Room (Location)

Manhattan, New York City

Key dates

May 06 – May 19

Application Period

May 20 – May 31

Interview Process

June 04

Announcement Participants

June 10

Kick-Off Call

June 24 – June 28

Global Impact Sprint

Ongoing

Support + Entrepreneurship Community Member

Learning and Teaching Methods

3 teams, ~5 students per team, one coach per team, following the logic of “Sprint – How to solve big problems and test new ideas in just five days” by Jake Knapp

Details

Description

The program is spanning 100 hours, involving 15 talented participants divided into five interdisciplinary teams comprising one student from each university. Experienced mentors closely coach the teams throughout the five-day sprint. The program is based on Jake Knapp's "sprint" logic and embarked on their entrepreneurial journey. The goal is to generate digital solutions for the sprint question:

How do we build a digital platform that enables local entrepreneurs in emerging markets to offer access to clean and affordable energy via smart microgrids?

During the sprint, the participants tackle a global problem, hone their skills, and expand their horizons. They outline the problem, select a sprint goal, develop a solution, build a digital prototype, and conduct initial testing. The objective is to generate digital solutions for urgent, global problems. The program encourages everyone to think outside the box and develop innovative solutions to complex problems. The Global Impact Sprint is an excellent opportunity for young minds to showcase their skills and network with other talents, ultimately making a positive difference in the world.

Benefits

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Networking opportunities with peers

All participants live in the same building in NYC, building a strong relationship and an international founder community.

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Access to experienced mentors

Invited experts and leaders in different fields who share personal stories & insights.

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Enhanced problem-solving skills

Cross-cultural teams to break down barriers, promote open-mindedness, and foster innovation and collaboration.

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Understanding of sustainable development solutions

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Meet inspiring speakers and companies

Company visits for valuable insights into the real-world application of the concepts

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Community events

Networking during the 100 hours is a must: lots of team bonding.

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‍Feel the vibe of the city that never sleep‍

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Schedule

100 hours for impact

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Map the Problem

Kick-Off & Choose the target for your sprint

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Sketch a Solution

Remix, improve and sketch - Put detailed solutions on paper

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Decide for a Solution

Chose the best solution and make a plan for the prototype

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Day 4

Turn your Storyboard into a Prototype

Prototype - Find the right tools, then divide and conquer

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Test your Solution with Customer Interviews

Test your prototype and present your

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Registration

Application period is closed!

Global Impact Sprint NYC

General Information

Description

Key learnings

Benefits

Schedule

Our Goals

Examination

Further Questions?
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Global Impact Sprint NYC

General Information

Description

Key learnings

Benefits

Schedule

Our Goals

Examination

Further Questions? Don't hesitate to contact us!

Additional Services

Frequently asked questions

Literature

Further Questions?
Don't hesitate to contact us!

Frequently
asked questions