MSIC LabZero is a structured, three-part program designed to engage students in solving real-world challenges originating from both academic and business environments. The program begins with Reverse Pitching, a format in which researchers and entrepreneurs present their ideas and open challenges. Students then select the topics that resonate with their interests and form interdisciplinary teams from MSK universities to develop concrete solutions.
Second parf of program: Students participate in an intensive three-day Bootcamp. During this phase, teams further develop their chosen projects using methodologies such as Design Thinking, Lean Startup, and the Business Model Canvas. Participants will receive practical training in presentation skills, marketing, customer research and working across different disciplines. Experienced mentors from academia and industry guide the process, providing insights into real-world business and research practices.
The third parf of program is a Demo Day, where student teams pitch their solutions to a professional audience composed of experts and representatives from universities and companies. The best-performing team receives financial support to further develop their project. Importantly, the collaboration continues beyond Demo Day through a follow-up incubation program, supported by MSIC and tailored mentoring sessions with the challenge providers (either companies or researchers).
The goals of the program are to (1) provide students with experience in solving applied challenges; (2) develop skills in innovation methodologies and team collaboration; (3) foster interaction between students, researchers, and businesses; and (4) support the transition of promising ideas into impactful real-world solutions.
Entry requirements for the course: English B2 (and higher)
Requirements for course completion: 100% attendence in Reverse Pitching, Bootcamp, and Demo Day events, active participation in student team, completion of task: presentation your idea/challenge on Reverse pitching, during the program work on presentation with your student team.
Applications: http://czv.vsb.cz/kurzy