Innovation Project by team of 5 Business Students
Timeline
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February 25, 2025Experience start
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February 25, 2025Project Kick-off & Introduction
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March 20, 2025Check-in
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April 7, 2025Presentation Day
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April 7, 2025Experience end
Timeline
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February 25, 2025Experience start
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February 25, 2025Project Kick-off & Introduction
The selected SME will provide an overview of their business, along with supporting data from their operational history and industry expertise in a 15 to 30-minute presentation.
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March 20, 2025Check-in
Students will prepare a draft proposal, after which the SME will dedicate a 1-hour session to provide feedback on their progress and address any questions.
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April 7, 2025Presentation Day
Students will present their proposed solution.
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April 7, 2025Experience end
Experience scope
Categories
Market research Project management Competitive analysisSkills
gantt charts design thinking systems thinking project management intrapreneurship constructive feedback innovation problem solving researchSeneca Polytechnic’s Innovation Work-Integrated Learning (InnWIL) program connects a small and medium-sized enterprise (SMEs) with 5 students eager to develop intrapreneurial skills by tackling real-world challenges. These learners bring a strong foundation in problem-solving, research, and project management, along with experience using design and systems thinking methodologies.
Five students are connected with an SME who can provide an authentic business challenge and hands-on learning that fosters innovation. SMEs are expected to engage with learners, guide their efforts through a one-on-one, share relevant information, attend the final presentation virtually, and provide constructive feedback via the Riipen platform.
Learners
SME will receive the following upon project completion:
- A comprehensive final proposal summarizing findings and an innovative solution tailored to the SME's challenge.
- A final pitch presentation where learners present their solution and answer questions.
- Opportunities throughout the process to engage with the student team.
Project timeline
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February 25, 2025Experience start
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February 25, 2025Project Kick-off & Introduction
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March 20, 2025Check-in
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April 7, 2025Presentation Day
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April 7, 2025Experience end
Timeline
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February 25, 2025Experience start
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February 25, 2025Project Kick-off & Introduction
The selected SME will provide an overview of their business, along with supporting data from their operational history and industry expertise in a 15 to 30-minute presentation.
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March 20, 2025Check-in
Students will prepare a draft proposal, after which the SME will dedicate a 1-hour session to provide feedback on their progress and address any questions.
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April 7, 2025Presentation Day
Students will present their proposed solution.
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April 7, 2025Experience end
Project Examples
Requirements
Ideal projects for this experience involve addressing real challenges faced by SMEs and utilizing students’ problem-solving and innovation skills to launch a new product or service through market research and the development of a comprehensive, innovative launch plan.
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
What resources, data, or information will you provide to support the learners' work prior to the starting date?
Are you able to participate in regular virtual check-ins and attend the final presentation?
Does your project align with the students' focus on design thinking, systems thinking, and project management?
Are you open to introducing new products/services as proposed by students?
Timeline
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February 25, 2025Experience start
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February 25, 2025Project Kick-off & Introduction
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March 20, 2025Check-in
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April 7, 2025Presentation Day
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April 7, 2025Experience end
Timeline
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February 25, 2025Experience start
-
February 25, 2025Project Kick-off & Introduction
The selected SME will provide an overview of their business, along with supporting data from their operational history and industry expertise in a 15 to 30-minute presentation.
-
March 20, 2025Check-in
Students will prepare a draft proposal, after which the SME will dedicate a 1-hour session to provide feedback on their progress and address any questions.
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April 7, 2025Presentation Day
Students will present their proposed solution.
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April 7, 2025Experience end