WSA UNIVATION International Entrepreneurship Program for Students (3 op)

Tavoitteet

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

Aika ja paikka

» 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.

Toteutustapa

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.

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

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

Kansainvälisyys toteutuksella

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.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

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.

Sisältö ja sen jaksotus

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.

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