UCreate2
A short program to explore your idea
From idea to impact : A hands-on experience to acquire new innovation and sustainability skills while developing a project idea
The UCreate2 exploration workshop is designed for all members of the UNIL community : students, researchers, professors, employees and alumni. This interdisciplinary program is open to the 7 faculties of UNIL and supports all types of ideas.
The program for this semester is complete and in progress. To find out when registration for the fall semester opens, subscribe to our newsletter.
UCreate2
A short program to explore your idea
From idea to impact : A hands-on experience to acquire innovation and sustainability skills while developing a project idea
The UCreate2 exploration workshop is designed for all members of the UNIL community : students, researchers, professors, employees and alumni. This interdisciplinary program is open to the 7 faculties of UNIL and supports all types of ideas.
The program for this semester is complete and in progress. To find out when registration for the fall semester opens, subscribe to our newsletter.
Why should you join the program ?
This short program of 5 modules over 7 weeks offers an initiation journey to sustainable entrepreneurship. We favor ideas that provide added value socially and/or environmentally.
Explore your idea.
The first step in this journey is to better define the problem to solve and its social and environmental angles. This will also give you the opportunity to formulate initial hypotheses and obtain initial market feedback. Each participant will also benefit from 2 coaching sessions.
Develop your innovation skills and sustainability mindset.
By developing your idea, you will also acquire essential skills for the future, whether you are an entrepreneur or not. You will also asses your needs in order to continue your entrepreneurial journey after the program. Next steps could include, for example, deepening practical experience, forming a team or collaborating with external partners.
Reveal your entrepreneurial potential.
You will explore your motivations, your goals and your role in our changing world. You will have the opportunity to better understand what it really means to be an entrepreneur.
During the last session, you will present your idea and your first results to a jury of experts. A prize worth CHF 2’000.- (mix cash & coaching) will be awarded to support the best exploration journey.
Details of the program for this spring 2023
This workshop is open to all members of the UNIL community
To whom is the Ucreate2 program for?
UCreate2 is open to all students on the UNIL Campus, from bachelor’s to doctorate level, and during their studies. It is also open to employees such as professors, researchers and alumni. At least one member of the project team must meet the criteria of being a student, employee or Alumni. It can be attended alone and/or accompanied.
Inclusive, without any judgment of your idea, only your motivation counts.
Do I need to already have a team?
This program can be followed alone or in teams.
Can this program be taken in parallel with my studies or my work?
This program can be taken alongside your studies or work (evening sessions).
How many projects can this program accomodate?
This program can accommodate up to 18 projects. In case of “over-registration” you will be placed on our waiting list. Our program manager will contact the persons concerned directly.
Is there a charge for this program?
The UCreate2 program is free.
How does the program work?
Registration closes March 3, 2023 – registration for the following semester will open in the coming months.
#1 – March 22, 2023: UNLOCK YOUR CHALLENGE
#2 – March 29, 2023: UNLOCK YOUR IDEA
#3 – April 19, 2023: UNLOCK YOUR MARKET
#4 – April 26, 2023: UNLOCK YOU
#5 – May 10, 2023: Final presentation
Details will be sent directly to the selected projects. If you have any questions, please contact us at hub@unil.ch.
In what language is the language given?
This program is bilingual French-English (adapted according to the participants’ language abilities).
Where and when is the program given?
This program is bilingual French-English All modules of our program are held at the Villanova (access here), from 6pm to 8:30pm.