The Design Sprint Method: développez un projet au sein d'une start-up

Dernière mise à jour le 20 mai 2020

Du 7 au 11 septembre 2020, MassChallenge à Renens offre l'opportunité à 12 étudiantes et étudiants HEP et HES de développer un projet au sein d'une start-up à partir de la méthode «The Design Sprint» (contenu en anglais).

Only 12 HES and HEP students from across Vaud will be selected to work with a start-up for 5 days using the Design Sprint method.

Design Sprint is a proven system to accelerate the process to design, prototype and test a product, business strategy or service in just 5 days.

The Vaud Board of Higher Education (DGES) and MassChallenge, an international start-up accelerator established in Switzerland since 2016, are offering a unique opportunity for HES and HEP students to take part in a real Design Sprint.Two interdisciplinary teams will be composed to bring a maximum of perspectives to find solutions to challenges faced by two MassChallenge start-ups. Your fresh point-of-view is needed! 

These Design Sprints will take place the week of September 7 to 11, 2020, at MassChallenge in Renens.

Here’s what we’re looking for: 
 

• Bachelor students enrolled at Vaud Institutions of Higher Education
• Special attention given to candidates coming from the arts, social sciences and health sciences fields
• B2 level in English (workshop may take place in English)
• No experience necessary 

What you gain if you’re selected: 
 

• A unique experience in real-world innovation through a process regularly used by some of the most successful companies in Switzerland and globally
• The chance to expand your skills in interdisciplinary collaboration, analysis, open-mindedness and critical thinking
• Guidance from experts who’ve helped both disruptive start-ups and Fortune 500 companies achieve success (A service valued at up to CHF 25,000)
• Great networking with professionals, entrepreneurs and promising start-ups (MassChallenge start-ups are selected through a rigorous competition)
• Certificate of Participation
• Added value for your Degree and your CV 

How to apply: 
 

• Fill out the application form by June 5, 2020. Form available here
• You will be evaluated particularly on your description of your motivation and expectations (WOW us!) 

What happens next: 
 

• Successful candidates will be notified by July 3, 2020
• Participation is obligatory for the full 5 days of the workshop, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Meals will be included
• Cost of participation covered by the DGES 

Have a question?

Email: maxline.stettler(at)vd.ch

Board of Higher Education (DGES) International Affairs
Av. de l’Elysée, 4
CH – 1014 Lausanne
Switzerland

MassChallenge Switzerland
Chemin du Closel, 5
CH – 1020 Renens
Switzerland