University students embody EELISA’s DNA – they are diverse, curious, creative, and are playing a key role in our Alliance either through their involvement in EELISA communities, as participants of activities, as reporters, or as members of the EELISA’s governance structures. This portrait series aims to give visibility to those pioneer students who are building…
After the first EELISA Community initiatives got off to a good start and the first educators and researchers (especially within the several EELISA institutions) networked effectively, it became obvious that it is one of the major challenges for EELISA Communities to create international outreach. In order to tackle this challenge, creating visibility of EELISA Communities…
Innovation is everywhere. On every company website, you will come across that magic word after a few seconds: “innovation driving the business”, “innovation working for customers”, innovation, innovation, innovation. Of course, innovation is extremely important. But if it’s just used as a slogan, it’s going to get us nowhere. If we’re serious about innovation, then…
Last November, a “groundbreaking” event took place at FAU: it was the kick-off of their EELISA local student group. This is a seminal get-together event – full of curiosity, enthusiasm, and sweet treats – that is expected to be replicated in each of the EELISA universities. Also, this is meant to be the beginning of…
Get an overview of what you need to consider in the financial planning of your start-up. Determine the required investment amount for your planned business model, calculate an initial bid price on a cost basis, and learn about different pricing tactics. This workshop is meant for everyone who has already worked out a business model…
Learn how to ideate and create structured value propositions: what do you sell, what do you promise, what do your customers really pay for? Transfer your most promising value proposition into the business model canvas and learn how to create your complete business model in order to get a holistic view of your idea –…
EELISA communities are cornerstones of the EELISA universe – where educators, researchers, students, businesses, and the wider society come together to work on global challenges with the help of European engineering. To enable this kind of collaboration and innovation, EELISA is creating an IT platform for networking and challenge-based learning. Sebastian Honert, from EELISA member…
Intellectual Properties (IPs) in general and especially patents play an important role in innovation in any Hightech society. This topic is multi-faceted and can be accessed from different viewpoints e.g. business, politics, legal framework, organization, etc. During the course, students will learn to understand the role of patenting in the innovation process. By doing so,…
Have you ever wonder why video games are so motivating and engaging and many other software products are not? FAUs’ online Master course “Designing Gamified Systems” opens the doors to an innovative learning experience focused on how games work and what we can learn from them to design motivating and engaging digital products. Gamification implements…
Have you ever wonder why video games are so motivating and engaging and many other software products are not? FAUs’ online Master course “Designing Gamified Systems” opens the doors to an innovative learning experience focused on how games work and what we can learn from them to design motivating and engaging digital products. Gamification implements…