Bootcamps

Definition

Bootcamps are intensive, short-term training sessions designed to accelerate learning and idea development. They provide structured guidance and mentorship to teams working on innovation projects.

 

They can be an effective way to develop ideas during the Ideation, Shaping and Validation stages.

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Ideation

Ideation is the creative process of conceiving and shaping new ideas. It includes everything from the first thought or inspiration to the formulation of an idea. In the context of an innovation challenge, it refers to the initial phase in which ideas are submitted online and…

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Call for ideas

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