Challenge-Based Innovation Coordination
About this BIP
The BIP "Challenge-Based Innovation Coordination" is addressed to technical and academic staff dedicated to challenge-based Learning at partner universities.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course unit the learner is expected to be able to:
- Integrate, actively engage and contribute positively to multidisciplinary, multicultural and transnational teams
- Work as a team member, demonstrating future innovation knowledge, skills and interpersonal relationships
- Be able to create and coordinate Challenge-Based Learning Experiences
- Develop a teamwork plan that answers the future challenge of the partner organizations
- Implement innovative and creative solutions to the future challenges launched, with a value proposition for the end user
- Execute the future innovation work plan, following the fundamental steps, adapting it to the proposed objectives and responding in an effective way to the challenges and problems launched
Course Contents
- Team building
- Analysis and study of the selected challenge
- Teamwork
- Idea generation and selection methods
- Rapid prototyping and prototype evaluation (if applicable)
- The value proposition for different stakeholders
- Solution validation methods
- Pitch/Selling methods
- Value proposition for the end user
Dates and location
The on-site component will take place in Campus Terres de l'Ebre (Tortosa), from the 11th to the 15th of May, 2026.
General requirements:
We recommend to check with the Erasmus+ coordinator at your home institution if there are Erasmus+ funds and mobility opportunities available for your stay at the URV.
Participants who do not have Erasmus+ funds can take part with an Erasmus+ Zero Grant.
Priority will be given to participants that attach proof of Erasmus+ funding to their registration.
Information about the online component and teaching methods
10 April 2026: Intercultural welcome: Catalan culture introduction course (12:30 - 13:30 CET)
24 April 2026: Online active methodologies, based in lean design, design thinking
Information about the on-site component
The on-site component will take place from 11th to 15th May, 2026.
The programme includes: Networking, Refinement of prototype, Pitch, Visits to external stakeholders, Thematic workshops with guests - from all HEIs.
Readings and Learning Resources and tools
- Challenge specific scientific papers and technical reports.
- Future Challenge Innovation and collaborative work tools and platforms: miro.com; notion.com; Momentum platform; Virbella platform, Microsoft Teams and ZOOM.
Information about the registration and nomination calendar
| PROCEDURE | DEADLINE |
| Nomination / registration | 3 February - 3 March 2026 |
| Nomination / registration finish | 3 March 2026 |
| Selected participants receive confirmation | 6 March 2026 |
| Selected participants fulfil their application process (via URV Mobility platform) | 6 -16 March 2026 |
