Turn real-world challenges into creative solutions! Work in multidisciplinary teams, collaborate with industry experts, and use design thinking to develop projects with real impact. One week, one challenge—are you ready to make a difference?
Metropolia Minno® -Innovation Summer School is an intensive, project-based course where students work in multidisciplinary teams to tackle real-world sustainability challenges. Guided by expert mentors, you will apply service design and innovation techniques to develop meaningful solutions in collaboration with businesses, NGOs, and public organizations.
The specific challenge will be determined by participants prior to the course. Teams will also receive support from student assistant coaches, as well as the course lecturer and other experts from various fields.
This summer school is based on the World Economic Forum-awarded Metropolia Minno® innovation concept, find out more about the concept through this link.
In this course, you will learn how to:
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
| Date | Morning | Afternoon |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 11 Aug | Workshop - Problem Framing | Workshop - Empathy Mapping |
| Tue 12 Aug | Workshop - Ideation | Workshop - Concept Development |
| Wed 13 Aug | Workshop - Prototyping | Feedback with Stakeholders |
| Thu 14 Aug | Workshop with Experts - Iteration | Preparation for Final Presentations |
| Fri 15 Aug | Finalizing Final Presentations | Final Presentations & Feedback |
Limited Spots Available – Maximum number of participants is 25!
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Important: The minimum number of participants is 15. Metropolia Summer School reserves the right to cancel the course if an insufficient number of participants register. In this case, participants will be notified immediately after the registration period closes.
1. Choose Your Course & Register: Visit the course page and click the specific registration link for your chosen course. Fill out the registration form carefully.
2. Complete Pre-Assignment: Decide your challenge before the course. Pre-assignment will based on your chosen challenge.
3. Await Final Confirmation: You will receive an acceptance email no later than April 11, 2025.
4. Secure Your Spot: Pay the course fee within the deadline mentioned in your acceptance email.
5. Plan Your Trip: Arrange visa & travel (see Travel Tips below).
Need Help? Contact us for any questions regarding the process.
Course Fees: 1 682 € (incl. VAT 25,5%)
Metropolia does not provide dorms, but here are some options:
Find Roommates:
After tuition payment, you’ll receive access to our Accommodation Forum to find flatmates and share costs.
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From Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Metropolia Campus or City Center:
Train (Recommended)
Bus
Taxi / Ride-hailing
Plan your route with HSL Journey Planner.
Public Transport (HSL)
1. Book flights early for lower prices.
2. Arrange travel insurance before departure.
3. Check currency exchange & payment options (credit cards are widely accepted).
4. Download key apps:
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