Innovation Sprint
In five days, you learn the fundamentals of developing innovative, customer-centric, and impact-driven business ideas while collaborating on a challenge from a partner in an interdisciplinary team. The Sprint is led by experienced Innovation Facilitators. You will gain practical insights, useful templates and tools, continuous feedback, and opportunities to reflect on your learning. It is a great chance to step out of your comfort zone, meet new people, and generate innovative ideas. As part of the Female Founders Talent Journey, we aim to ensure that 50 percent of the participants are women.
Target Groups: Students
Area of Focus: Business Design
Next Date: June 18, 2025 - June 26, 2025
Duration: 5 days of workshops (Thursday - Wednesday, no workshops on weekend days or public holiday). Final Event on June 26 with TUM Entrepreneurship Day.
ECTS : 6 ECTS (accreditation depends on the study program, Campus TUM ID: MGT001348)
Language: English
Scope: Full-time
Learning Goals: Business Design, Design Thinking
Application Requirements: The Innovation Sprint is open to everyone, and we especially encourage women and students from all disciplines to apply! As part of the Female Founders Talent Journey, we aim to ensure that 50 percent of the participants are women. Simply complete the application form and be sure to block the dates in your calendar. If you're a TUM student and wish to earn ECTS credits, you'll additionally need to register for the exam. Bachelor students should sign up for the Innovation Sprint exam, while Master students sign up for the Innovation Facilitator exam.
About the program
Unlock Innovation in Just Five Days
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey? In just five days, immerse yourself in a dynamic experience that will equip you with the essentials to foster innovation. Our Innovation Sprint is your gateway to developing customer-centric, impact-driven business ideas while collaborating within a diverse, interdisciplinary student team.
Open to All Study Programs
At the Innovation Sprint, we believe that innovation should be accessible to everyone. That's why our program is open to individuals of all backgrounds and professions, not just business students. Whether you're a seasoned professional, an entrepreneur, or simply someone with a passion for innovation, you're welcome to join us.
Encouraging Diverse Teams
We believe diversity is key to innovation. In addition to interdisciplinary collaboration, we aim to build teams that are diverse in gender and study fields. By bringing together people with different perspectives, we create a more dynamic and creative environment. We especially encourage women to apply and contribute to this inclusive process.
Expert-Led Guidance
Under the guidance of seasoned Innovation Facilitators, you'll benefit from their wealth of experience. They will steer you through every step of the process, ensuring you gain practical insights, access useful templates and tools, receive continuous feedback, and seize opportunities to reflect on your newfound knowledge.
Expand Horizons and Foster Connections
Take a step beyond your comfort zone as you connect with like-minded individuals and discover innovative ideas that hold the potential to shape the future. It's not just an opportunity to learn; it's a chance to thrive.
Hands-On Problem Solving
The Innovation Sprint is not your typical lecture. Over the course of five days, you'll tackle real-world challenges and rapidly develop solutions. Prototyping plays a central role in this process, making hands-on craftsmanship a crucial skill. If you enjoy DIY projects at home or have experience working in a makerspace, the Innovation Sprint could be an ideal fit for you!
Leaving a Mark
Upon completing the Innovation Sprint, the best idea from each challenge will be selected to be pitched on a large stage. This is a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate your pitching abilities, make a compelling case to your partner, and inspire many other students with your innovative solutions.
Ready to ignite your innovation journey? Join us today!
Application
The application phase for the Summer Semester 2025 will start on March 17 and remain open until May 18. However, we highly recommend submitting your application early to increase your chances. All applications received by April 9 will be reviewed, and applicants will be notified of their status (accepted, on hold, or rejected) by April 14. If your application is submitted after this date or remains on hold, it will still be considered, and you will be notified of your final status by May 21, the end of the application phase.
Given the high level of interest in the Innovation Sprint, we kindly ask that you withdraw your application if you are no longer interested in participating. This helps us ensure that available spots are given to those who are still eager to join. Once you receive an acceptance, we kindly ask you to confirm your attendance so we can finalize the participant list.
For inquiries please contact: innovationsprint@unternehmertum.de
We look forward to your application and hope to see you soon in the Innovation Sprint!
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Can I take part remotely?
No, the event is on site.
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I cannot attend one or two days - is that a problem?
Yes, you have to attend the whole week.
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TUM Students: Do I have to register for a course on TUMOnline?
No, you only have to register for the exam. Bachelor students register for the Innovation Sprint exam and Master students for the Innovation Facilitator exam.
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TUM Students: I am not automatically registered on Moodle?
You will have to sign up yourself via Slack.
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Management & Technology Master: Can I register for the Sprint?
Yes, but you have to register for the Exam “Innovation Facilitator”, while Bachelor Students register for the exam “Innovation Sprint”.
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Can I leave a bit early one day due to important issues？
Only under very urgent circumstances, and you need to contact the person in charge.
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Can I get credits for this course?
Students from TUM Management School, most of Informatics as well as Master Students from Mechanical Engineering can. But for the rest program, please reach out to your program coordinator for confirmation. Please check for both lectures, Facilitator and Sprint.
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Where can I get all the updated info? Where can I find more information?
In the slack channel.
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Where can I ask my questions related to Innovation Sprint?
Best in slack channel. So others who have the same problems can also see it.
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Can I participate with my friends?
You will be randomly assigned to different groups. Therefore, it is highly unlikely you will work together. Because we want you to learn more about teams in the process.
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Will I get an attendance certificate if I participate?
You only receive a certificate if you do not get ECTS and finish the final pitch, and you also need to send the request.
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How will the exam look like?
It consists of two parts: half from the final pitch in the sprint, half from the reflection paper after the sprint. Please check the description on TUM Online.
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How will the schedule of the sprint look like?
The sprint will last from 9 am to 6 pm every day, excluding weekends and a one-hour lunch break every day.
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How can I confirm if I have successfully joined?
If you have received our confirmation email, it means you have successfully joined. However, to secure your spot, please make sure to click the link in the email to confirm your seat.
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If the application window is already closed, is there still a chance to participate?
If the application window is closed, but you’re still interested, please send us a brief introduction of your background via email, and we’ll see if there’s any possibility to accommodate you
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