Course 2023
TRACK: TESI
TESI: Technology for SOCIAL IMPACT
The main goal of this course is to work with senior scientists and help them transform their scientific ideas into tangible services and products for society. At the beginning of I2P you'll be free to choose between this track or CBI4AI. Note that the schedule is subject to change.
LOCATION
I2P teaching activities will require on campus presence, either at the UPC, the ESADE or IED campuses:
UPC Campus Nord
Campus Nord, Carrer de Jordi Girona, 1, 3,
08034 Barcelona
FusionPoint, ESADE Sant Cugat
The Innovation Rambla, Avinguda de la Torre Blanca, 59
08172 Sant Cugat del Vallès
IED Barcelona
Carrer de Biada 11,
08012 Barcelona
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Here you can find the whole academic calendar for I2P-TeSI, please see an overview of the course structure below:
COURSE STRUCTURE
Kick-off and Brainstorming
17-Feb 15-19h, 18-Feb 09-17h, 4-Mar 09-17h, 5-Mar 10-14h
What: This is the first I2P-TeSI activity and everyone is expected to attend. During these four days you will learn about your challenge, meet your team, attend some lectures and most importantly, work towards drafting a first solution that you'll present at the end of the week.
Where: ESADE Campus Sant Cugat
Coaching Sessions (March and May)
Weeks of 6-10 & 20-24 March, 1-5 & 15-19 May
What: Your team will schedule periodic meetings with coaches that will guide you through your challenge, technical and design coaching sessions will be also scheduled depending on the projects needs. Specific details will be provided during the Kick-off Week.
Where: UPC Campus Nord
Mid-Term Activities
14-Apr 15-19h, 15-Apr 09-17h, 13-May 09-17h, 14-May 10-14h
What: During this activity you'll continue to work with your team towards a first prototype of a solution of the challenge.
Where: IED Barcelona Campus
Trip to CERN Ideasquare
16 to 18 April
What: You'll travel to CERN to discuss and present your ideas with top scientists. Funding comes from UE Attract program.
Where: CERN, Switzerland
Final Presentations
25-May, 26-May
What: During the final week of the course your team will present the solution to the challenge to the I2P academic staff.
Where: ESADE Campus Sant Cugat