Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- apply their skills and knowledge on successful tech ventures on the market
- collaborate internationally and interdisciplinary
- apply intercultural competencies and network internationally
- pitch in front of an international expert’s jury

Teaching methods

UniVation is an international entrepreneurship program for students, conducted by WSA. It brings together students from multiple Universities to collaboratively analyze purpose-driven tech ventures from across the world, namely of former WSA winners

WSA brings together students from multiple European Universities to collaboratively analyse purpose-driven enterprises from across the world which use digital solutions to contribute to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).

WSA UniVation programme enables students to:
» apply their skills and knowledge on successful tech ventures on the market
» collaborate internationally and interdisciplinary
» gain intercultural competencies and grow an international network
» get the opportunity to talk with the enterprise founders directly
» pitch in front of an international expert’s jury
» join online webinars to gain new and relevant skills and useful information along the way


ONLINE PHASE in October -November 2022

The ONLINE phase takes 6 weeks, October 3 - November 11. Students work virtually and independently in interdisciplinary teams. Every team is supported by a team leader. Weekly meetings provided by WSA with opportunities for get together, team discussions, team leader talks. Webinars with specific support on team building, pitching and more every 2 weeks. At least 2 sessions per team with the venture host.

Final SUBMISSIONS include:
» Pitch presentation
» Pitch deck
» Written report

All submissions need to be in English and must be the original work of the participating student teams.

EVALUATION:
The online pitches and written reports will be evaluated by an independent jury consisting out of WSA experts, challenge hosts, student team leads and university representatives.

Evaluation CRITERIA:
» Pitch presentation
» Quality of proposed challenge solution
» Applicability
» In-deepth analysis

ABOUT WSA
The WSA is a unique awards system, selecting and promoting local digital innovation to
improve society. Combining an ongoing series of international events and activities with a
global network of start-ups, social entrepreneurs, mentors, jurors, speakers, experts, government leaders, academia and civil society, WSA is an international platform for cutting
edge examples of how ICTs can impact society in a positive way.

Location and time

» The ONLINE phase takes 6 weeks, October 3 - November 11. Students work
virtually and independently in interdisciplinary teams. Every team is supported
by a team leader. Weekly meetings provided by WSA with opportunities for get
together, team discussions, team leader talks. Webinars with specific support on
team building, pitching and more every 2 weeks. At least 2 sessions per team with
the venture host.

Important dates

October 3 – 7: Kick Off week
- Kick Off Call
- Webinar 1
- Students sign up for their venture

November 7 – 11: Final week
- Call with venture host
- Pitch training
- Pitches & Awards

Forms of internationality

THE CHALLENGE
Analyze a successful enterprise of a former WSA winner within an international and
interdisciplinary team. Pitch the analysis in front of a jury and hopefully win.

Students workload

The ONLINE phase takes 6 weeks, October 3 - November 11. Students work virtually and independently in interdisciplinary teams. Every team is supported by a team leader. Weekly meetings provided by WSA with opportunities for get together, team discussions, team leader talks. Webinars with specific support on team building, pitching and more every 2 weeks. At least 2 sessions per team with the venture host.

Content and scheduling

The ONLINE phase takes 6 weeks, October 3 - November 11. Students work virtually and independently in interdisciplinary teams. Every team is supported by a team leader. Weekly meetings provided by WSA with opportunities for get together, team discussions, team leader talks. Webinars with specific support on team building, pitching and more every 2 weeks. At least 2 sessions per team with the venture host.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed