Innovation semester 2023/24
The fifth Innovation Semester of the Wissensregion Düsseldorf starts on October 25, 2023 at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management.
With eight projects that combine knowledge and sustainability, the semester aims to bring about positive change.
Diverse participants work on sustainable solutions such as environmentally conscious mobility and urban design.
Applications are open until September 30.
Innovation semester 2023/24: Search for course instructors
The application phase for course instructors for the “Innovation Semester 2023/24” has begun.
Submit your project ideas by June 16!
Take the opportunity to implement innovative projects with interdisciplinary teams.
You can win project funding of up to €750, teaching time or remuneration.
The movie for the finale is here!
The participating teams presented their projects and results at the Innovation Semester final.
A film team documented the event, showing the diversity of the projects and the creative solutions of the participants.
The winning team was particularly impressive with a self-made video about their brewing process and collaborative work.
Final of the Innovation Semester of the Wissensregion Düsseldorf
On March 23, 2023, around 80 participants in the fourth innovation semester of Wissensregion Düsseldorf presented their projects at the university building.
The team “BREWNO – Brew your own Altbier” won the prize for the best project.
Eight courses covered a wide range of topics, supported by experts from Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences, Fliedner University of Applied Sciences and Henkel.
Prof. Edeltraud Vomberg and Lord Mayor Dr. Stephan Keller praised the commitment and openness of the participants.
Final results of the fourth innovation semester
The Innovation Semester presents its results in the finale on March 23!
Students and professionals dedicated themselves to exciting projects offered by course instructors from Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences, Heinrich Heine University, Fliedner University of Applied Sciences and Henkel.
Participants were able to produce music, design urban visions, brew Altbier, research sustainable recycling, design virtual exhibitions and make films.
The format, which is unique in Germany, promotes teamwork, practical orientation and project management skills.
The final shows not only the results, but also the entire development process.
The winners of the innovation semester have been announced
Around 160 young people took part in the Wissensregion Düsseldorf Innovation Semester.
On February 17, they presented their projects on social challenges in front of 250 guests.
The winning project “BIWENAV” received an award based on audience voting.
The evening, characterized by diversity and creativity, took place at the Academy of Sciences and Arts.
The innovation semester will enter its third round in fall 2020.