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.

This Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) addresses best practices in the coordination of Challenge-Based and Problem-Based Learning. It is designed to equip participants with the skills needed to work effectively in multidisciplinary, multicultural, and transnational teams while tackling real, future-oriented challenges proposed by partner organizations.

The learning experience is delivered through a mixed approach (online activities combined with one week of on-site work in Tortosa), using active methodologies grounded in Lean Design, Design Thinking, and Challenge-Based Learning. Participants work in international teams and are supported by continuous facilitation from academic staff, expert feedback, and structured milestone checkpoints. The program integrates team building, idea generation, rapid prototyping, solution validation, and pitching techniques, supported by collaborative digital tools as well as challenge-specific scientific papers and technical resources.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course unit the learner is expected to be able to:

• Create and coordinate Challenge Based Learning Experiences
• Develop a teamwork plan that answers the future challenge of the partner organizations
• Develop innovative and creative solutions to the future challenges launched, with a value proposition for the end user.Develop a teamwork plan that answers the future challenge of the partner organizations
• Integrate, actively engage and contribute positively to multidisciplinary, multicultural and transnational teams
• Apply agile methodologies to identify opportunities, prototype solutions and validate ideas
• Develop, build and manage relationships with key stakeholder

Course Contents

• Stakeholder engagement and relationship building: Identification and engagement with relevant stakeholders in order to understand their needs and create meaningful collaboration frameworks.
• Needs and problem identification: Detection and definition of real needs, problems, or opportunities presented by stakeholders.
• Challenge definition and analysis: Analysis and study of the identified problem in order to formulate a clear and actionable challenge for participants.
• Team building and collaborative dynamics: Creation of multidisciplinary teams and development of effective teamwork practices to address the challenge.
• Idea generation and selection methods: Application of creativity techniques and structured methods to generate, evaluate, and select potential solutions.
• Rapid prototyping and prototype evaluation (if applicable): Development of quick prototypes to visualize solutions and evaluate their feasibility through iterative feedback.
• Value proposition development for stakeholders and end users: Definition and refinement of the value proposition, considering both the needs of the stakeholders and the final users.
• Solution validation methods: Application of validation techniques to test assumptions, gather feedback, and assess the viability of the proposed solution.
• Pitching and communication of solutions: Development of effective storytelling and pitching techniques to present and defend the proposed solution

Dates and location

The on-site component will take place in Campus Terres de l'Ebre (Tortosa), from the 11^th to the 15^th 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.