Demola Academy 2011

Demola Academy is not a traditional way of earning credits by sitting in lecture rooms. Instead, Demola Academy is a possibility for you to be part of creating new innovations in co-operation with companies, organizations and the public sector. During the Demola Academy you will learn to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and international team. In the same time you will be earning credit points for your own degree program.

During the Demola Academy, you will get familiar with different innovation methods. Using the tools provided by Demola, you will build a demo or prototype from your ideas. During the Academy, Demola will organize interesting trainings and events with experienced mentors and leaders from a variety of fields. These trainings will help you navigate and get the most out of your innovation process.

With whom?

Demola Academy projects are organized in co-operation with Tampere University of Technology, University of Tampere and Tampere University of Applied Sciences. The project ideas come from leading companies and a wide variety of project partners. The project is done with continuous co-operation with the leading experts from project partners.

Who can apply?

If you are a student interested in building valuable work experience and putting your skills to the test, Demola Academy is for you! Demola Academy projects are designed for all university students in Tampere and globally - no matter what you are majoring in. All teams will be multidisciplinary and your expertise is needed.

What’s in it for you?

Demola Academy projects are an integral part of your studies.  By participating in these projects, you will get hands on experience of working with the top experts, leading edge technologies and straight contacts for your future career. In addition to credits points and valuable work experience, there is also a possibility of a reward if the project partner wants to license your work. During the Academy, you will be able to take part in trainings provided by professionals.

How do you apply?

Demola Academy info sessions will be organized in all of the universities. If you can't make it, there will be additional opportunites to meet with Demola staff and ask questions. Click the link below and follow us on facebook for more info. You can also contact Demola staff or the teacher who is leading the Demola course you are applying to and get the ball rolling.

The info sessions will be organized as follows:

  • UTA: Monday 12.9. Linna lobby at 12 - 14
  • TUT: Tuesday 13.9 Tietotalo lobby at 9 - 13:30
  • TAMK: Wednesday 14.9. info cafe at 9:30 - 12
  • New Factory: Matchmaking 15.9. Welcome all day to discuss with Demola facilitators.
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Registration to courses goes through Demola.fi and we'll inform your teacher.

  1. Create new account or log-in to your Demola account.
    If you have not created a Demola profile yet, you can do so here (after logging in). If you don't have an account yet, you can create one and your profile will be created at the same time.
  2. Apply for project Go back to the available projects list and click apply on the project you are interested in. Deadline 15.9!
  3. Wait for the application to be processed. You will receive an email confirming that we have received your application. Your application will be assigned to a Demola staff member who will review it by september 15th. You can check the status of your application at any time by logging in to Demola and going to your profile. You will be contacted as soon as possible and informed about the decision.

For more information and course numbers, contact either your university's staff or Demola facilitators.

Schedule


1.9. Project descriptions published

15.9. APPLICATION DEADLINE

wk 38: Kick-off workshops

22.9. Kick-off event for teams and project partners

27.9. at 2 pm Agile development workshops by Leonidas

30.9. PROJECT PLAN DEADLINE. Return your project plan to team's facilitator.

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4.10. Gamely concept design workshop

6.10. Agile development workshops by Leonidas

Weeks 40-41 PROJECT PLAN REVIEW MEETING with the team, partner, facilitator and teachers

21.10 11am Service design workshop by Riina Pulkkinen, UTA

20.10. at 2 pm: User experience workshop

24.10. Productification & Sales message building by Fondon


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November: REVIEW MEETING with the team, partner, facilitator and teachers


7.11 Performing skills

16.11. NABC DL & Presentation event 4pm

28.11. at 3 pm: Agile development clinic and best practises

30.11. Performing skills workshop

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December: REVIEW MEETING with the team, partner, facilitator and teachers

 

Commersialisation and further development opportunities

14.12 From demo to business in 3 hours!

31.12. Final report deadline
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Weeks 3-4: FINAL MEETING with the team, partner, facilitator and teachers.

26.1. Demola Academy Graduation