Which public spaces did you enjoy spending time in, and which ones did you tend to avoid during the recent hot spell in many parts of Europe? Are you curious to discover your own innovative abilities and explore how public spaces can be redesigned or reimagined to become more heat-safe, inclusive and climate-resilient? Would you like to learn how to develop an idea into a viable product that meets consumer needs, and how to pitch your work in a marketable way? Then the Deep Dive in Innovation & Entrepreneurship (I&E) Intensive Course is for you!
European cities and communities are increasingly affected by extreme heat, while public spaces such as squares, bus stops, campuses, schoolyards and streets are often not designed for future climate conditions. Starting from this real-world challenge, the course will guide you step by step in developing a real or fictitious solution that helps make public spaces more liveable under future climate conditions.
Taking a human-centered and consequence-aware perspective from technology assessment, sustainability and climate change adaptation, you will be encouraged to identify the needs of different user groups, reflect on social and ecological vulnerabilities, and develop ideas that are meaningful for those affected by heat. Our Innovation & Entrepreneurship experts will introduce you to the principles of design thinking for innovative problem solving, familiarize you with approaches and tools used by entrepreneurs in startups, and explain how an idea can be brought to life in the entrepreneurial world. You will also be introduced to the concept and use of Living Labs in I&E and have the chance to experience a virtual walk through a Living Lab.
Your knowledge will be built and enhanced through lectures, workshops and counselling by I&E experts, as well as practically through your own pitch presentations and mutual learning through constructive peer review. The online English-speaking I&E Deep Dive Intensive Course is now open for registrations. We welcome anyone interested in sustainable entrepreneurship and look forward to seeing you there.
- Pre-registration for the course is required, opens on 01.07.2026 and closes on 07.09.2026.
- Please complete all sections on the pre-registration form, using your academic e-mail address and submit.
- An automated, pre-registration verification message will be sent to the e-mail address you used to pre-register.
- You will receive an e-mail notification related to the final status of your participation to the course, latest by Tuesday, 08.09.2026.