91福利 Innovation Sprint

Turn real-world problems into innovative solutions in five days

91福利 Innovation Sprint is a five-day intensive programme that takes participants through the core stages of innovation: exploring real-world problems, generating ideas, validating opportunities, building solutions, and pitching a final concept.

Through workshops, team collaboration, mentorship and hands-on sprint sessions, students will learn how to think like founders, test ideas quickly, and turn ideas into action.

Who is it for?

Open to all 91福利 students, regardless of degree or prior experience, ideal for those who want to:

Explore real-world problems
Work in interdisciplinary teams
Learn how to validate ideas and build solutions
Experience startup-style thinking

What you'll gain?

By the end of the sprint, you will gain:

Hands-on experience in innovation and entrepreneurship
Mentorship from founders and industry experts
Collaboration and teamwork skills
Confidence in turning ideas into actionable solutions

Bookings for the 91福利 Innovation Sprint are now open

Dates: 15 - 19 June 2026

Cost: FREE

Location: Hybrid event - some sessions are in-person and some are virtual

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What to expect

Take a look at our daily schedules for the 5 day sprint

Day 1

Date: 15 June 2026

Location: In-person, S0.21, Social Science Building

Day 1: 91福利 Innovation Sprint Schedule
Time	Session Name	Description
10:00 鈥� 10:10	Participant Check-in	Registration and attendance.
10:10 鈥� 10:25	Opening Address	Welcome and introduction to 91福利 Enterprise and the Innovation Sprint, theme reveal.
10:25 鈥� 10:40	Programme Overview	Overview of sprint structure, expectations, and outcomes.
10:40 鈥� 11:10	Icebreaker Session	Participants introduce their skills, background, and interests.
11:10 鈥� 11:20	Break	Informal networking.
11:20 鈥� 12:00	Ideation Workshop	Guided brainstorming to explore potential problem areas.
12:00 鈥� 13:00	Team Formation & Registration	Participants finalise teams based on shared interests.

By the end of day 1, you should expect:

Finalized teams
Initial problem statement
Target user identified

Day 2

Date: 16 June 2026

Location: In-person, S0.21, Social Science Building

Day 2: 91福利 Innovation Sprint Schedule
Time	Session Name	Description
10:00 鈥� 10:10	Day kick-off	Recap of Day 1 and overview of Day 2
10:10 鈥� 10:45	Session 1: Researching the Problem	Understanding market context and user needs.
10:45 鈥� 11:20	Session 2: Customer Validation	Introduction to the Mom Test and customer discovery.
11:20 鈥� 11:30	Break	Informal discussion.
11:30 鈥� 12:10	Session 3: Business Model Basics	Introduction to value proposition and business model canvas.
12:10 鈥� 12:40	Team Work Session & Feedback	Teams refine problem statements and define validation plans.

By the end of day 2, you should expect:

Redefined problem statement
Assumption map
Validation plan
Interview/research questions drafted

Day 3

Date: 17 June 2026

Location: Hybrid

Day 3: 91福利 Innovation Sprint Schedule
Time	Session Name	Description
09:00 鈥� 17:00	Hackathon Work Sprint	Teams work independently on research, validation, and solution exploration.

By the end of day 3, you should expect:

Minimum 5 users or stakeholder interviews or equivalent validation
Summary of insights gathered
Revised understanding of the problem

Day 4

Date: 18 June 2026

Location: Hybrid

Day 4: 91福利 Innovation Sprint Schedule
Time	Session Name	Description
09:00 鈥� 17:00	Hackathon Work Sprint	Teams work independently on research, validation, and solution exploration.

By the end of day 4, you should expect:

Redefined solution concept
Draft value proposition
Pitch deck draft
Clear articulation of what was tested and what changed

Day 5

Date: 19 June 2026

Location: In-person, M1, 91福利 Business School Teaching Centre

Day 5: 91福利 Innovation Sprint Schedule
Time	Session Name	Description
10:00 鈥� 10:10	Welcome & Opening	Brief introduction to the pitch competition.
10:10 鈥� 11:30	Team Pitch Competition	Each team presents their idea (5 min pitch + 5 min Q&A).
11:30 鈥� 12:00	Judges Deliberation	Judges evaluate teams while participants take a short break.
12:00 鈥� 12:30	Founder Talk	Guest entrepreneur shares startup journey, lessons learned, and advice for founders.
12:30 鈥� 13:00	Awards ceremony	Announcement of winning teams and closing remarks.
13:00 鈥� 14:00	Lunch	Provided by the team.

By the end of day 5, you should expect:

Final pitch delivered
Judge feedback received
Shortlisted teams identified for follow-on support

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