ideaDESIGN Program
ideaDESIGN Program is a program offered by Dal IDEA Hub for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador).
A fast-paced, structured four-day design sprint that takes participants through the design thinking process to a first proof of concept for their product, offered every three months.
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Program details
ideaDESIGN is a structured four-day sprint that introduces participants to the design thinking process, rapid prototyping, and entrepreneurship. Participants explore the potential of their idea through various exercises and can apply for 6 months of access to ideaHUB's coworking space, labs, and 3D printers. The program gives hands-on experience with basic design thinking concepts and considers entrepreneurship as a pathway. After completing ideaDESIGN, participants are introduced to further opportunities in the deep tech entrepreneurship ecosystem. Open to Dalhousie students and the Halifax community at large. Dinner is provided and a $150 gift certificate is awarded to participants who complete all four sessions.
Who qualifies
Curious, eager to learn, and interested in the concept of design thinking. Have a product idea or design problem they want to solve. Interested in innovation and entrepreneurship as a potential pathway.
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