Insights into Design Thinking with RISE: Workshop on the Innovation Method

Yesterday's workshop in the RISE workshop series was all about design thinking. 18 participants discovered the human-centered side of innovation processes. Guided by experts from Design Factory Stuttgart, they went through the design thinking process, explored the topic of empathy and the perspective of users in practical exercises and discussed in groups how the exemplary challenge could best be solved. The workshop ended with the construction and testing of a prototype. 

“Actively working on a real problem and working together to find ways to transfer the solution into a business  - that was my highlight of the workshop,” reports one of the participants.

For some, this was their third visit to ARENA2036 after the kick-off of the workshop series RISE V on April 2 and 3, but we were also happy to welcome some new, start-up-enthusiastic young scientists among the participants. A big thanks to all participants and the coaches of the Design Factory Stuttgart!

RISE continues on April 30 - together with the coach and expert Thomas Bonnet, we will deal with the topic of product management for early-stage innovations. The special thing about RISE is that all modules can be taken independently of each other, so it is still possible to join the upcoming workshops. Register now: To the RISE registration. registration.

Organization - About the Workshop Series

RISE is an initiative of the projects Elements4Founding (supported by the Vector Foundation) and QCLUB ( funded by the BMBF as part of the QSENS Future Cluster) at the Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Science (ENI). RISE V pools the experience of over four previous successful editions. We share our mission with strong network partners such as the Transfer Center (TRACES) and the Young Entrepreneurs in Science Initiative (YES) of the Falling Walls Foundation.

Thanks to the generosity of our partners, participation in all workshops is free of charge. We strive to provide a hands-on, inclusive environment for all participants to explore innovation in a supportive community.