Description

Welcome to the BRT Tech Innovation Challenge – a transformative 3-day bootcamp where the focus is on digital innovation, creative exploration, and driving meaningful change. Join us for an unforgettable experience that combines real-world problem-solving, mentorship, networking, and skill-building.

Bright Red Triangle is the Enterprise Hub at Edinburgh Napier University. We will be hosting the Tech Innovation Challenge in Partnership with CodeBase. The UK’s largest Technology Incubator, and the guys from Top Level Studio.

This BRT Innovation Bootcamp is not just about innovation; it's about collaboration on an international scale. You will be collaborating with students from Edinburgh Napier and Queen Margaret Universities right here in Edinburgh for this exciting bootcamp.

What's in Store for You?

Connect with international peers: Get ready to expand your horizons as you collaborate and team up with students from around the world. This is your chance to network, learn from one another, and bring diverse perspectives to the table.

Innovation Meets Fun: While you tour the beautiful city of Edinburgh, you'll be brainstorming, ideating, and creating innovative tech solutions designed to make Edinburgh a better place to work, rest and play.

Guidance in Innovation: We'll equip you with essential skills in design thinking and lean startup methods, providing you with the tools you need to bring your ideas to life.

Making a difference: Can you help us build a tech product that will improve life for the people of Edinburgh? Maybe it will be something that you can take to your home city too! 

Join us at the BRT Tech Innovation Bootcamp and let's create something amazing together!

Event Agenda:

Wednesday 4th December

9:30 Breakfast provided at the BRT Start-Up Studio

10:00 We will introduce our Tech Innovation Challenge and provide context. 

11:00 Teams announced and walking tour of Edinburgh

13:00-16:00 CodeBase – Intro to Tech Entrepreneurship & Innovation

16:00 - 17:00 First Ideas (Back to BRT for pizza and a brainstorming session.

18:00 Students are free to explore the city together

Thursday 5th December

9:30 Arrive at CodeBase 

10:00 Creative session 

11:00 Prototyping session 

12:00 Lunch at own expense 

13:00 - 16:00 - Prototyping & Testing Your Ideas 

15:00 - 16:00 - Progress reports

Friday 6th December

10:00 Meet at BRT Start-Up Studio 

10:00 - 13:00 Project work 

13:00 Lunch at own expense 

14:00 Project presentations 

15:00 Close 

17:30 - 20:30 Dinner will be provided 😀🍻 – Golf Tavern

Plus, we’ll have fun outings and a chance to win prizes for the best ideas! Whether you’re passionate about entrepreneurship or just looking for a fun and collaborative experience, this bootcamp is for you!