Deadline: 1-Jul-23
If you want to experience a new, crazy challenge and have an entrepreneurial and open-minded spirit, then InCube is for you!
Incube is a 5-day intensive design thinking challenge that takes place in a glass cube. Interdisciplinary teams of five solve a challenge on a real-world problem faced today and the goal is to find an innovative solution. On the fifth day, the teams pitch their solution to a jury at the Launch event. It takes place on the second week of October 2023 in several locations around the world.
InCube is an exclusive and incredible experience. You will learn a lot in a short amount of time, meet new people, and have eye-to-eye discussions with senior management from industry partners. But most importantly, you will push the boundaries of your comfort zone. While you will get the chance to network with like-minded people, you will learn new skills and get the opportunity for project incubation and follow-up support. Maybe your idea will turn into start-up. And that startup will have the ideal starting conditions regarding expert support.
The InCube Challenge consists of three events
- PrepCube
- It is an online program. It usually consists of one online meeting which provides the Cubes with detailed information about InCube and OutCube. Participation is mandatory. It takes place in September and lasts around 1 hour.
- OutCube
- OutCube is a preparatory retreat in the Swiss Alps in Switzerland. During the week, participants will receive training on the fundamental concepts of entrepreneurship, design thinking, and innovation.
- Participants will have the opportunity to meet inspiring speakers and participate in personal development workshops. It will also be a chance for you to explore the area, discover the beauty of the location, and get to know your future cube’s teammates through a variety of activities.
- InCube
- Here is where the competition begins. With your team you will have five days to meet the challenge given by one of their flagship companies, advised by one of their facilitators who will be there to support you. It is five days of intense work to go from a concept to a fully researched and developed pitch on the given challenge.
Benefits
- The prize for the winning team is 2500 CHF.
- Every team will receive quality coaching from industry experts and successful entrepreneurs.
- In addition, the winning team will receive help to continue and build their startup.
What skills will you learn?
- You train your entrepreneurial thinking and acting and prepare yourself theoretically as well as practically for the foundation and management of your own company – Gain knowledge about team performance and management.
- Design thinking, prototyping, lean canvas, testing
- Market research
- Pitching
- Knowledge sharing with experienced startup coaches
- Access to the Swiss startup ecosystem
- Useful tools for a future entrepreneur
- Many more
Eligibility Criteria
- InCube is open to all university students (Bachelor, Master, and PhDs) of all fields of study, or students that do a gap year during their studies.
- OutCube and InCube will happen in the first two weeks of October 2023 in Switzerland. The final event will take place in Zürich, Switzerland on Friday,13.10.2023. PrepCube takes place online in September.
- Everybody with entrepreneurial mindset and great motivation can apply. All transport costs will be covered. This includes travel costs to Switzerland for international participants and travel costs within Switzerland.
- Everyone is welcome to take a look at the cube from the outside. There you can see how the teams are working & progressing. You are also invited to the final event on 13.10.23. The InCube Final Pitches is coupled with the ETH Launch event which will be in the evening. There will be interesting speakers, discussions, and different startup and company stands. They look forward to seeing you there!
For more information, visit ETH Entrepreneur Club.