Summer Camp 2023

Summer Camp Week at Stenåkra Business and Competence Center, Ulrika Campus, Sweden

Modules

1. ADVANCED DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES | Yassin Yomni

2. INNOVATION AND BUSINESS FOR SOCIETAL IMPACT | Hyekyung Imottesjo

3. ECO ECONOMY – PLANNING FOR ECO SOLUTIONS | Anna Kaczorowska

3. DEEPTECH TO BUSINESS | Mikael Syväjärvi

4. Invited lecturers.

1. ADVANCED DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES

University students and researchers with an interest in entrepreneurship can have value of understanding artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, and embedded systems. It helps to identify opportunities for new products and services, create a competitive advantage, better understand their customers, improve their business operations, and stay up-to-date with the latest trends. These technologies are evolving quickly, so staying informed can help them develop innovative solutions and stay ahead of the competition.

Artificial Intelligence is the creation of intelligent machines that learn and solve problems. Machine Learning is a type of AI that enables machines to learn from experience and improve their performance without being explicitly programmed. Computer Vision is a subset of AI involving teaching machines to interpret and understand visual information such as images and videos. Embedded Systems are integrated software and hardware systems that perform specific functions.

With a solid understanding of these technologies, entrepreneurial students and researchers can identify new opportunities for innovative products and services.

Topics:

– The enigma of open source

– Introduction to advanced digital technologies (examples from industry)

– Computer vision: Image processing and detection

– Implementation computer vision algorithms into embedded systems

– Applications in research and development in healthcare, automotive, defense

– Embedded software with focus on safety, cyber security for real time applications

– AI and ML implementation into embedded systems

– Robotic operating systems

– Modern software development

– Shared data for faster R&D to market

2. INNOVATION AND BUSINESS FOR SOCIETAL IMPACT

Session 1: Identifying the real needs and challenges of stakeholders for need-based services and innovation: Develop preliminary proposals

Session 2: Enhance projects for societal impact based on EU New Bauhaus Compass model: Learn the sustainability concepts and develop scenarios for integration in the projects;  To repurpose; To close the loop; To regenerate

Session 3: Enhance projects for societal impact based on EU New Bauhaus Compass model: Learn the concept of ‘Together’ and develop scenarios for integration in the projects. To include; To consolidate; To transform

Session 3: Enhance projects for societal impact based on EU New Bauhaus Compass model: Learn the concept of ‘Beautiful’ and develop scenarios for integration in the projects. To include; To consolidate; To transform

Session 4: Enhance projects working processes for societal impact based on EU New Bauhaus Compass model: Learn the concept of ‘Participatory Process’ and develop scenarios for integration in the projects. To consult; To co-develop; To self-govern

Session 5: Enhance projects working processes for societal impact based on EU New Bauhaus Compass model: Learn the concept of ‘Transdisciplinary approach’ and develop scenarios for integration in the projects.     To be multidisciplinary; To be interdisciplinary; To be beyond-disciplinary

Session 6: Enhance projects working processes for societal impact based on EU New Bauhaus Compass model: Learn the concept of ‘Multi-level engagement’ and develop scenarios for integration in the projects. To work locally; To work across levels; To work globally

Session 7: Enhance projects working processes for societal impact based on EU New Bauhaus Compass model: Learn the concept of ‘Multi-level engagement’ and develop scenarios for integration in the projects. To work locally; To work across levels; To work globally

Session 8: Enhance projects by assessing scalability, transferability, and innovative dimensions

Session 9: Develop timelines, milestones, realistic and logical sequencing of business and innovation plans, expected output and contribution

Session 10: Evaluation of final project proposals

3. ECO ECONOMY – PLANNING FOR ECO SOLUTIONS

Economy is ecology – planning for eco solutions refers to the idea that the economy and the environment are interconnected and interdependent. It emphasizes the importance of incorporating ecological considerations into economic planning and decision-making processes. By adopting an ecological mindset and implementing new models and practices, cities and businesses can reduce their negative impact on the environment while remaining competitive in the marketplace.

Integrating ecological dimensions into economic planning and decision-making processes is crucial for sustainable development. By adopting an ecological mindset, implementing synergistic designs, and embracing adaptive planning, cities and businesses can minimize negative environmental impacts while staying competitive. Additionally, incorporating risk forecasting and collaborating across different areas enhances the effectiveness of eco-solutions and supports long-term ecological sustainability.

Topics:

– New Ecological Mindset: Designing flexibilities, circular operability, performance, and dynamics –  developing an ecological mindset involves rethinking traditional approaches to design and operation.

Design flexibilities entail creating adaptable systems that can respond to changing environmental conditions and requirements. For example, circular operability focuses on designing processes and products that minimize waste generation, maximize resource efficiency, and promote recycling and reuse.

– Design by Synergies – Multiplied Benefits: interconnectivity and strategic synergies designing with synergies in mind involves recognizing the interconnectedness of various aspects of the economy and environment.

Emphasizing performance and dynamics means considering the environmental implications and outcomes of economic activities throughout their lifecycle. It entails identifying opportunities to create multiple benefits through integrated and collaborative approaches. For example, urban planning can incorporate green infrastructure to provide ecosystem services while improving the quality of life for residents.

– Development as Synthesis – Adaptive planning and making: Generating financial mechanisms for decay an adaptive planning approach acknowledges that development is an ongoing process and requires continuous adjustment based on changing circumstances and knowledge.

By identifying and leveraging these synergies, cities and businesses can achieve more sustainable outcomes. It involves redeveloping existing structures and systems to address environmental decay and generate financial mechanisms for sustainability. For instance, repurposing vacant buildings or revitalizing brownfield sites can contribute to ecological restoration while also generating economic opportunities. This requires incorporating risk forecasting and assessment into planning processes.

– Risk Forecast: Considering environmental risks in planning to mitigate the negative impacts of economic activities on the environment, it is crucial to anticipate and manage environmental risks.

By considering potential ecological risks, such as natural disasters, climate change impacts, or pollution incidents, cities and businesses can implement measures to prevent or minimize these risks, ensuring long-term ecological sustainability. Strategic planning can involve aligning policies, regulations, and incentives to promote sustainable practices.

– Strategies and Visions: Planning Across Jurisdictions Using Intermediary Scales Effective planning for eco solutions often requires collaboration and coordination across multiple jurisdictions and scales.

By working together at intermediary scales, such as regional or metropolitan levels, cities can address common environmental challenges, share resources, and collectively achieve greater ecological outcomes.

4. DEEPTECH TO BUSINESS

There are many unknown factors for research to business and no recipes. It will not happen fast. We will need to create own capacity to facilitate how our research can come to next level. We can build our capacity by sharing experiences, examples and create knowledge transfer.

– Emerging technologies motivation by current technology

– Why publishing needs new approaches for usefulness

– Learn from silicon and silicon carbide generations

– Look into the future today

– The importance of value chain

– Technology alignment with place based innovation

– The entrepreneurial discovery process as career

– Go international from the start

– Disseminate to create partnerships

– Become leading to take lead