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
- Introduction to theory, case studies, and methodologies for prototyping and piloting, with focus on Design for various domains (sustainability, user experience, production, supply chain, business, maintenance). This day includes lectures, workshops, and case studies. (Halmstad University, FabLab)
- Intensive hands-on prototyping session. Startups will build their product with the assistance of university specialists, utilizing full prototype lab resources. (Halmstad University, FabLab)
- Testing and validating prototypes with users. Each startup will have access to optimal testing environments and receive feedback on their prototypes. (Halmstad University, various lab facilities)
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
Only for startups enrolled in Life Science Academy for Startups.Participants should be part of a startup team (1-2 persons) with a concept ready for prototyping and pilot testing