CORPORATE CAMPUS CHALLENGE
Real Challenge Big Impact!
We connect creative minds with innovative companies, collaborating to tackle real-world challenges.
Are you a young, ambitious individual with a passion for innovation? Do you want to enhance your problem-solving and critical thinking abilities by working on a real challenge given by a corporate partner ?
Then the Corporate Campus Challenge is the right offering for you. The CCC is a 14-week hands-on entrepreneurial program that provides the perfect opportunity for you to put your skills to the test.
Apply now to join and connect with like-minded people and discover exciting opportunities with our corporate partners!
Target Group
We are looking for talents with entrepreneurial and open mindset. If you are a problem solver and a person who challenges the status quo then join us !
SETUP
Join an interdisciplinary team to tackle real challenges from our partners. Develop out-of-the-box solutions and gain valuable entrepreneurial skills.
GOAL
We foster a culture of challenge-based, hands-on learning that sparks your entrepreneurial spirit, empowering you to develop problem-solving skills, have fun, and build a strong community.
DURATION
14 weeks from 18th October 2023 - January 31st 2024 with weekly effort of 6-10hrs Application Deadline: 16th October 2023
Innovate Like Never Before!
Experience the thrill of working in diverse & interdisciplinary teams. Working on real-world problems in an interdisciplinary team will encourage you to think critically and develop effective problem-solving skills.
DEVELOP THE ESSENTIAL FUTURE SKILLS
Our program goes beyond textbooks ! You will collaborate with our partners and solve their challenges by applying the fundamentals of Design Thinking approach & Lean Startup methods to find human centric solutions. Learn how to quickly develop your prototypes and iterate by testing them with your target customer.
CONNECT WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS
During your participation in the program you have access to our different working spaces. Benefit from modern equipment, a vibrant community of like-minded individuals, all while being conveniently located in the heart of the city.
CONNECT WITH A VIBRANT COMMUNITY OF INNOVATORS
By being part of the cohort, you will have the opportunity to join a thriving community of aspiring entrepreneurs and innovative thinkers ! Interact with like-minded individuals, share experiences, and collaborate on your future ventures. Together, you will foster an environment of entrepreneurial spirit, support, and inspiration.
1
PICK A CHALLENGE
Once you’re admitted, you will be invited to our launch event where we will reveal this years challenge providers! The partners will pitch their unique challenges and then you will vote for your preferences.
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JOIN A TEAM
Next, you will meet your teammates at the kick-off. They come from different universities, background and nationalities! This ensures diverse perspectives and boosts creativity in the team.
3
SOLVE THE CHALLENGE
Your goal will be to identify unfulfilled user and customer needs, develop new products/ services and create a tested prototype. Our coaches & trainers will guide you through the design thinking process and lean startup methodology to solve the challenge.
4
FINAL PITCH
14 weeks later, It’s time for you to show the world your hard work! You will pitch in front of the audience, our partners and panel of experts.
5
YOUR JOURNEY IS NOT YET OVER…
Multitude of opportunities await you after CCC.
Continue working on your idea either with your team, alone or jointly with the corporate partners together.
14 WEEK CCC JOURNEY
Launch and Kick-off event
Oct 18th - Oct 21stExplore the challenge
Week 1-6Solution Design
Week 7-8Test, Iterate & Pitch
Week 8-14Our team of highly experienced Design Thinking coaches with various professional and academic backgrounds will accompany you in your individual project team throughout the CCC journey.
Lars
Jaeyon
Johannes
Kolja
Sabrina
Lars
Imane
Manoj
Marion
Marian
Charlotte
Robin
Aqsa
Salo
Samer
Gayatri Gowthaman
Program Lead
Maximilian Schuller
Program manager
Jakob Barth
Program Support
It was a chance for me to make invaluable connections all while learning the building blocks of making a difference
Irini
CCC taught me that embracing failure as a stepping stone is the key to unlocking the door of continuous improvement and innovation.
Philipp
CCC is an amazing opportunity, which connects like-minded people from everywhere around the globe and also brings theoretical knowledge to practical experience
Lucas
The Corporate Campus Challenge was the first and probably most important stage in my professional development. Through the early collaboration with renowned companies such as SAP, I was able to build skills that opened up access to excellent internship opportunities and programs. In addition, a safe space was created where I could try out my entrepreneurial skills for the first time. Finally, this experience and the continuous support also outside the CCC of Campus Founders led to my startup "Senior Connect".
Tim
Every individual who has the intrinsic motivation can apply. But also you can apply only individually (not as a team) as we see working in an interdisciplinary and diverse team a big part of your learning journey. To ensure a maximum of learning, we are looking for applicants that show a high motivation and willingness to learn within a group of diverse people, regardless of the stage of your career, or from being a student to an experienced professional.
This program is aimed at change-makers and innovators and is therefore open to anyone who would like to contribute to the solution of a meaningful challenge.The only requirement is that you are 18+ years old.
We select our participants based on their motivation to join this year’s cohort. We accept everyone who can convince us of their motivation, but we have only limited amount of places. If all places are taken, we will let you know if you made it on the waiting list and inform you as early as possible if you can move up and join the program. In case you won’t make it into the program, we would be pleased about your application for the next batch.
Don’t worry! All of our sessions are offered in a hybrid setting, so you can still attend even if you are joining us virtually.
The goal is to learn entrepreneurship by applying methods from Design Thinking and Lean Startup to a given challenge. You will work with a team of diverse people. You will apply what you have learned directly by developing a functional prototype, delivering an inspiring final pitch, and creating valuable documentation for the challenge partner. But you won’t be alone in this journey. Each team will have a dedicated coach and will be guided through all phases of our program.
However, it is your motivation that will make the difference and let you achieve a result that adds real value. Each motivated participant will receive even more motivation from their coaches and trainers to help you achieve that goal and go above and beyond.
For all HHN students: The Corporate Campus Challenge is part of the Studium Generale. Therefore if you choose for Corporate Campus Challenge you will receive ECTS from HHN.
For all HUGS students : The Corporate Campus is part of the elective study program. The students need to register with the University to receive the ECTS
For all TUM students: The Corporate Campus Challenge is part of the elective study program. All BMT, BIE and MiM students will receive ECTS for their participation.
For all Uni Viadrina students: The Corporate Campus is part of the elective study program. The students need to fill in the official application form and also register with the University to receive the ECTS
But if you are only an “ECTS-hunter” – looking for the most fun way to get ECTS – this is not the right program for you.
While our 2023 Partners are not announced UNTIL THE LAUNCH EVENT, check the ones from the past edition
