Pitch it or Fix It: The Start-up Innovation Challenge SS25_26
Pitch it or Fix It: The Start-up Innovation Challenge SS25_26
Our Challenge
Join an international, hands‑on challenge where you will work with real industry data from Krotoski, a leading automotive company, to tackle one of today’s most urgent questions: how can innovative start‑ups support businesses in meeting ESG expectations? In this challenge, you will explore the foundations of start‑up development, sustainable innovation, and business modelling while collaborating in diverse teams. Through company visits, expert sessions, and practical workshops, you will investigate real sustainability needs, analyse opportunities, and design or improve a start‑up concept that offers value to the automotive sector. You will develop your ideas step by step and present them in a final venture pitch to industry partners. If you are curious, creative, and ready to turn entrepreneurial thinking into real impact - this challenge is for you.
The Team
Teamchers
These are the teamchers you'll work with on the challenge.
Learners
Challenge providers
- Study period
- 9 April – 30 June 2026
- Study format
- Blended
- Application period
- 17 March – 27 April 2026
- Credits
- 3 ECTS
- Hosting university
- Lodz University of Technology
Information
Value and progress
Defining Key Concepts in Start-up Development and Innovation
The student explains key concepts related to start‑up development, innovation processes, and business model design, including value creation, customer identification, and early-stage financing.
ESCO SKILLS
Analysing Start-up Ideas and Business Models.
The student analyzes and improves a start‑up idea or existing venture concept using theoretical frameworks of entrepreneurship and business modelling
ESCO SKILLS
Presenting a Venture Pitch.
The student presents and justifies a refined start‑up concept in the form of a structured venture pitch, demonstrating critical thinking and teamwork skills.
ESCO SKILLS
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