Description: This module develops students’ abilities to design, implement, and communicate sustainable innovations with measurable
ecological and social impact. Working in interdisciplinary teams, students apply principles of design thinking, project management, and entrepreneurial strategy to develop real-world sustainability projects. Through iterative prototyping and testing, participants adapt their ideas based on feedback from peers, stakeholders, and mentors. The course integrates market and stakeholder analysis, identification of target groups, funding and partnership opportunities, and the design of viable revenue or implementation models. The module culminates in a pitch event where teams present their innovation concepts and implementation strategies.
Learning outcomes:
Apply project development methodologies to develop sustainability-oriented projects.
Identify target groups and assess stakeholder needs.
Analyse funding mechanisms and develop financially and operationally viable project concepts.
Collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary teams to plan and implement innovation projects.
Communicate and defend project ideas professionally.
Module group: Themes Module
Credits: 5 ECTS
Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Eva Jakob