Workshops will take place on Wednesdays 17:30-19:00. Refreshments will be provided and the trainers will be available for questions until 19:30.
The All-Innovate workshops are facilitated by Innovation Network and are designed to be interactive while covering the key principles of Design Thinking. Through hands-on activities, the workshops will provide you with key entrepreneurial skills and theoretical insights which you will be able to apply to your idea immediately. At the end of each workshop you will be given a suggested action planning activity.
These action planning activities are designed to be completed over the week following each session, enabling you to actively apply your learning and make tangible progress on your next steps.
Innovation Network will be will be utilising two key collaboration tools: the Validate Business Model Canvas platform and Miro for ideation and collaboration. These tools are integral to maximising the effectiveness of sessions and ensuring dynamic, interactive learning experiences. There will also be optional AI linked exercises to support each section of the programme.
1. Validate Business Model Canvas Platform: This platform is a digital tool that facilitates the creation, testing, and validation of business models. It's designed to help entrepreneurs and innovators systematically understand, design, and differentiate their business ideas. Participants are encouraged to familiarise themselves with this platform as it will be used extensively for developing and refining business models.
You can explore more about this tool and get a hands-on feel for its interface by checking out the Validate resources here. All entrants will receive a welcome email with the All-Innovate specific link to create their account.
2. Miro Platform for Ideation and Collaboration: Miro is an online collaborative whiteboarding platform that enables teams to work effectively together, from brainstorming with digital sticky notes to planning and managing agile workflows. It's excellent for visualizing ideas, mapping out strategies, and fostering collaboration in real-time. Participants will benefit from getting comfortable with Miro's features before the sessions start. To ensure that you are ready to use Miro, please follow the below steps before attending the workshops:
3. Integration of AI Tools for Enhanced Learning and Innovation (optional): Along with the Validate and Miro platforms, the program incorporates a variety of AI tools to support different aspects of the curriculum. These tools, many freely accessible, aid in streamlining processes, encouraging creativity, and providing insightful analytics. Key tools include:
- ChatGPT by OpenAI: A powerful language model that can assist in content creation, market analysis, and customer service scenarios.
- Google Bard: Google's conversational AI tool, useful for generating ideas, answering queries, and enhancing research.
These AI tools will enhance the interactive and practical elements of our training sessions, preparing participants for the digital and AI-integrated business world. Participants are encouraged utilise the prompts provided to explore these resources to maximize their learning experience and further elevate their entrepreneurial concepts.
All these tools will play a crucial role in the interactive and practical elements of the training sessions, so we highly recommend spending some time exploring these resources to enhance your learning experience.
Workshop Overview
Session 1: Introduction to Entrepreneurial Principles
Topics Covered:
- Introduction to Business Model Canvas
- Understanding Market Needs
- Navigating the Build Trap
- Investment Dynamics
- A Scientific Approach to Entrepreneurship
Action Planning Activity:
- Develop an initial Business Model Canvas for your startup idea, focusing on customer segments and value propositions.
Session 2: Customer Discovery Deep Dive
Topics Covered:
- Identifying Your Customer Base and early adopters using the Business Model Canvas
- Problem Identification and Solution Validation
- Developing and Refining your Value Proposition
- Utilizing the Validate platform for customer feedback
Action Planning Activity:
- Conduct customer interviews to validate the problem and solution. Update your Business Model Canvas with insights on customer segments and value propositions.
Session 3: Crafting and Testing the Value Proposition
Topics Covered:
- Designing Value Propositions aligned with Customer Needs
- Assumption Analysis within the Business Model Canvas
- Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Development
- Validation Techniques using the Validate platform
Action Planning Activity:
- Create an MVP plan. Identify and test the riskiest assumptions using the Business Model Canvas framework.
Session 4: Building a Sustainable Business Model
Topics Covered:
- Comprehensive Exploration of the Business Model Canvas
- Understanding Key Activities, Resources, and Partnerships
- Revenue Streams and Cost Structures
- The Business Model Navigator
- Emphasizing Sustainability in Your Business Model
Action Planning Activity:
- Complete a detailed Business Model Canvas for your startup. Prepare a Concept Description highlighting key aspects of your business model, including sustainability considerations.
