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
Online active methodologies, based in lean design, design thinking and end to end problem design, based in future oriented approach.
Participants will work in teams +/- 6 elements from different countries, with active facilitation from teachers and common events with check points and expert feedback and support.
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
If you are interested in participating in this BIP, please send an email to bip@urv.cat and as soon as registration opens, we will let you know.
