Are you a student, trainee or simply curious and full of drive? Then you’ve come to the right place! This year’s innovation course is aimed at anyone who loves new ideas and wants to make the world a better place.

Under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Michael Friebe, founding director of the FOM CIBE, you will immerse yourself in the exciting world of innovation. The course offers a practice-oriented introduction to developing and presenting your own business ideas. From the first flash of inspiration to the convincing presentation – you will go through the entire process and learn how to turn an idea into a successful business model.

What can you expect?

  • Developing a business idea: Learn how to find a vision, identify potential customers, analyze the market and formulate a clear business idea.
  • International innovation methodology: Prof. Friebe was involved in the development of this methodology and will show you how to apply it in practice.
  • Practice-oriented exercises: Make your ideas tangible and recognize potential challenges early on.
  • Convincing presentation: Improve your presentation techniques and learn to communicate your ideas clearly and convincingly.

Kick-off event:

Innovation Design Challenge

Unsure whether the course is right for you? No problem! Simply register in the registration form below and come to the kick-off event, the ‘Innovation Design Challenge’, with no obligation. Here you can get a taste of the programme, get to know the other participants and gain a first impression of the course.

Why take part?

  • Developing skills: Strengthen your innovation skills and unleash your potential.
  • Practical experience: Gain valuable practical experience and learn with and from a real expert.
  • Expand your network: Meet like-minded people and build a network that will take you further.

Course schedule:

Kick-off 22 November 2024 (17:30 – 21:00) FOM Düsseldorf: Toulouser Allee 53, 40476 Düsseldorf
04 December 2024 (6 – 8:30 pm) digital
17 January 2025 (6 – 8:30 p.m.) FOM Düsseldorf
24 January 2025 (18 – 20:30) digital
07 February 2025 (6 – 8:30 pm) digital
Final presentation 26 February 2025 (6 – 9 p.m.) FOM Düsseldorf / possibly Haus der Universität

Target group: Students of all disciplines and all local universities, vocational school students, trainees, other interested parties

Application deadline: October 28, 2024

Feedback selection from the first innovation course

Join us and shape the future with your ideas! We look forward to hearing from you!

Innovation course 2024: Become part of the future!

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