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