Goal

Empower startup teams to develop a global overview of their innovations, guiding them from concept to scaling through prototyping and pilot testing. 

Topics covered

  • Theory and case studies on prototyping and piloting 
  • Hands-on prototype development 
  • User testing and validation 

Program

Day 1 (7 hours) – Theory & Preparation – (Halmstad University, FabLab)

  • Introduction to prototyping and piloting, including Design for X (DFX) across different domains (sustainability, user experience, production, etc.). The day will consist of lectures, case studies, and workshops to prepare startups for the next stages.

Day 2 (7 hours) – Prototyping – (Halmstad University, FabLab)

  • Dedicated hands-on prototyping day in FabLab. Startups will work with specialists to create their products, with access to full prototyping resources. Preparations, such as CAD drawings and material selection, will be made in advance, ensuring a productive session.

Day 3 (7 hours) – Piloting & Testing – (Halmstad University, various lab facilities)

  • Startups will test their prototypes in environments designed to simulate real-world usage, collecting valuable feedback. Each startup will have access to specific testing facilities tailored to their product needs. If a startup has an existing product, it can also be used for validation alongside the new prototype.

Format

On-site at Halmstad University

Course Instructors 

Martin Bergman (course leader)  

Perceived Quality Specialist / Material & Texture Design Engineer. Martin has long experience of product design and user interaction to the design process. He is FabLab Manager and head of design education at Halmstad University. He has a M.Sc. in Industrial Design and a Licentiate in Material Design.  

Joakim Wahlberg (instructor) 

Expert on FabLab facility and prototyping techniques

Richard Grönevall (guest lecturer) 

Richard has worked as CEO for a software medtech company and done research studies on the complexity of healthcare. He has a M.Sc. in Innovation management. 

Prerequisites for joining

Participants should be part of a startup team (1-2 persons) with a concept ready for prototyping and pilot testing

Registration deadline

One week before the first workshop day.