Conference Agenda

Brief Description and Outline:

During this 2-hour interactive workshop participants will get an introduction to rapid prototyping. They will define an idea and explore what makes an idea work, followed by building a prototype and presenting it to the other participants.

Goals:

Participants will explore PROTOTYPING, they will:

• Learn about the problem-solution fit and critical function of an idea
• Get to know different types of prototypes
• Train their creativity and spontaneity by building a prototype

Presenters Experience:

Hi, my name is Mirjam Rohrmann! My expertise spans from designing and managing training programs, organizing and moderating events, and delivering training, to outreach and communication. I'm a certified YES (Young Entrepreneurs in Science) Trainer, offering workshops on exploring entrepreneurial skills, mindsets and career paths as well as user-centerd methods for generating and developing ideas.

Target Audience:

This workshop is only open to doctoral researchers and postdocs. It aims at researchers who have not started a business, but want to explore their entrepreneurial potential. No prior knowledge or experience in the areas of entrepreneurship, startups or other business ventures is necessary. A genuine interest in these topics is sufficient.

Keywords:

entrepreneurship, prototyping, design thinking