University Innovation Fellows - User contributions [en]

Fellow:Lauren McMillan

2019-10-18T04:33:52Z

Laurenmcmillan:

[[File:LaurenMcMillan.jpg|thumb]] Lauren McMillan is a University Innovation Fellow and Masters student studying Business Engineering and Production, specializing in Product and Service Innovation at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (German: Hochschule Luzern, or HSLU). Lauren was raised in the Canadian Rockies then moved East to complete her Bachelors at the University of Waterloo. There she studied Nanotechnology Engineering with an option in International Studies in Engineering.

The international part came into play when she relocated near the Alps, completing a series of internships in Switzerland in 2016. Upon finishing her Bachelors, she returned to Switzerland for a final internship, before setting her sights on the Business Engineering and Production program at HSLU. Her advisor is the University Innovation Fellow Faculty Champion, and through him, as well as courses with University Innovation Fellows from HSLU’s previous cohort, she was introduced to the UIF program.

At HSLU, Lauren’s masters project work has focused on Open Innovation, and collaboration with the innovation ecosystem. Through this work, she co-led a Design Thinking Workshop for employees of a local company. She is interested in how to transform invention to innovation by working together.

= Related Links =

[http://universityinnovation.org/Lucerne%20University%20of%20Applied%20Sciences%20and%20Arts Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Lucerne%20University%20of%20Applied%20Sciences%20and%20Arts%20Student%20Priorities Lucerne_University_of_Applied_Sciences_and_Arts_Student_Priorities]

University Innovation Fellows, 2019:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Lara_von_D%C3%A4niken Lara_von_Däniken]

Rachel Cummings

'''Lauren McMillan'''

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Gian_R._Grob Gian R. Grob]

University Innovation Fellows, 2017:

[http://universityinnovation.org/Vinzenz%20Leuenberger Vinzenz_Leuenberger]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Jonathan%20Grubenmann Jonathan_Grubenmann]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Michael%20Huonder Michael_Huonder]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Philipp%20Hamm Philipp_Hamm]

[[Category:Student Contributors|Student_Contributors]]

Fellow:Lauren McMillan

2019-10-17T14:41:57Z

Laurenmcmillan:

[[File:LaurenMcMillan.jpg|thumb|LaurenMcMillan.jpg]] Lauren McMillan is a University Innovation Fellow and Masters student studying Business Engineering and Production, specializing in Product and Service Innovation at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (German: Hochschule Luzern, or HSLU). Lauren was raised in the Canadian Rockies then moved East to complete her Bachelors at the University of Waterloo. There she studied Nanotechnology Engineering with an option in International Studies in Engineering.

The international part came into play when she relocated near the Alps, completing a series of internships in Switzerland in 2016. Upon finishing her Bachelors, she returned to Switzerland for a final internship, before setting her sights on the Business Engineering and Production program at HSLU. Her advisor is the University Innovation Fellow Faculty Champion, and through him, as well as courses with University Innovation Fellows from HSLU’s previous cohort, she was introduced to the UIF program.

At HSLU, Lauren’s masters project work has focused on Open Innovation, and collaboration with the innovation ecosystem. Through this work, she co-led a Design Thinking Workshop for employees of a local company. She is interested in how to transform invention to innovation by working together.

= Related Links =

[http://universityinnovation.org/Lucerne%20University%20of%20Applied%20Sciences%20and%20Arts Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Lucerne%20University%20of%20Applied%20Sciences%20and%20Arts%20Student%20Priorities Lucerne_University_of_Applied_Sciences_and_Arts_Student_Priorities]

University Innovation Fellows, 2019:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Lara_von_D%C3%A4niken Lara_von_Däniken]

Rachel Cummings

'''Lauren McMillan'''

Gian R. Grob

University Innovation Fellows, 2017:

[http://universityinnovation.org/Vinzenz%20Leuenberger Vinzenz_Leuenberger]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Jonathan%20Grubenmann Jonathan_Grubenmann]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Michael%20Huonder Michael_Huonder]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Philipp%20Hamm Philipp_Hamm]

[[Category:Student Contributors|Student_Contributors]]

Fellow:Lauren McMillan

2019-10-17T14:41:38Z

Laurenmcmillan:

[[File:LaurenMcMillan.jpg|thumb]] Lauren McMillan is a University Innovation Fellow and Masters student studying Business Engineering and Production, specializing in Product and Service Innovation at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (German: Hochschule Luzern, or HSLU). Lauren was raised in the Canadian Rockies then moved East to complete her Bachelors at the University of Waterloo. There she studied Nanotechnology Engineering with an option in International Studies in Engineering.

The international part came into play when she relocated near the Alps, completing a series of internships in Switzerland in 2016. Upon finishing her Bachelors, she returned to Switzerland for a final internship, before setting her sights on the Business Engineering and Production program at HSLU. Her advisor is the University Innovation Fellow Faculty Champion, and through him, as well as courses with University Innovation Fellows from HSLU’s previous cohort, she was introduced to the UIF program.

At HSLU, Lauren’s masters project work has focused on Open Innovation, and collaboration with the innovation ecosystem. Through this work, she co-led a Design Thinking Workshop for employees of a local company. She is interested in how to transform invention to innovation by working together.

= Related Links =

[http://universityinnovation.org/Lucerne%20University%20of%20Applied%20Sciences%20and%20Arts Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Lucerne%20University%20of%20Applied%20Sciences%20and%20Arts%20Student%20Priorities Lucerne_University_of_Applied_Sciences_and_Arts_Student_Priorities]

University Innovation Fellows, 2019:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Lara_von_D%C3%A4niken Lara_von_Däniken]

Rachel Cummings

'''Lauren McMillan'''

Gian R. Grob

University Innovation Fellows, 2017:

[http://universityinnovation.org/Vinzenz%20Leuenberger Vinzenz_Leuenberger]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Jonathan%20Grubenmann Jonathan_Grubenmann]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Michael%20Huonder Michael_Huonder]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Philipp%20Hamm Philipp_Hamm]

[[Category:Student Contributors|Student_Contributors]]

Fellow:Lauren McMillan

2019-10-17T14:41:13Z

Laurenmcmillan:

Fellow:Lauren McMillan

2019-10-17T14:37:44Z

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2019-10-17T14:31:05Z

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Priorities:Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts Student Priorities

2019-10-03T20:31:40Z

Laurenmcmillan:

= ''Cohort 2019: Lara von Däniken, Gian R. Grob, Lauren McMillan, Rachel Cummings'' =

= Four Projects to Address Key Issues at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts =

As part of this year's cohort, we will outline four projects that we will encourage innovation and entrepreneurship at HSLU (Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts).

== Project 1: The HSLU Festival ==

=== Person in charge: Lara von Däniken ===

==== Key tactics to bring this project to life ====

1. All deans and the director of HSLU must see the added value in the event and agree on the realisation of it.

2. A team in charge of organizing the event must be found, preferably with students from all different departments to bring in all perspectives. This team can then conduct research into the needs of the students to make sure that the event will be interesting to them and successful.

3. A budget, as well as an outline of the event, must be pitched to the board in order to get approval.

4. As soon as approved, the event can be further planned into all details, and eventually, put into reality.

5. After the event, it is advisable to analyze what went well and what could be improved. The team in charge should also evaluate if it makes sense to repeat this event, and if yes, with what frequency.

== Project 2: HSLU Ubersetzt ==

=== Point Person: Lauren McMillan ===

==== Key tactics to bring this project to life: ====

1. The software and website maintenance teams in each department must work to enable translation. If manual translation, this requires authors who are fluent in the language as well.

2. Support from the deans would empower employees to enact translations more effectively.

3. Software for automatic translation must be procured, if automatic translation is selected. 

4. A budget must be allocated to allow for automatic translation software, or manual translation to be performed.

5. Continued maintenance and updating of the system must be performed.

= ''Cohort 2017: Vinzenz Leuenberger, Jonathan Grubenmann, Michael ''''Huonder'''', Philipp Hamm'' =

= The Five Step Strategy for Lucerne University =

 We have encountered three priorities that we will develop over the coming semesters to promote Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Lucerne University.

=== '''Venture Capital Movement''' ===

[[File:Screen Shot 2018-02-14 at 12.45.57.png]]

We are building a Venture Capital Fund that helps students to get funding for their idea. At the same time, the get the chance to experience and learn about Lean Startup while invest the won budget during a startup course at University.

''The Plan To Action:''

''1. Refine / Polish the idea and gain insights about the expectations of the target group''

''2. Setup a communication strategy with Website and Flyers to validate the interest and inform stakeholders''

''3. Get in touch with faculty to discuss options of development and to gain the funding needed''

''4. Recruit the needed commitee for the VC Fund''

''5. Contact sponsors for collaboration''

 ''[[File:Screen Shot 2018-02-14 at 12.47.27.png]]''

=== '''Startup Ecosystem Map Switzerand''' ===

We help students and entrepreneurs in Switzerland to find the resources within our ecosystem by providing them with a map that not only shows all the assets, but also puts them in a chronological relevance. What does the Swiss startup ecosystem offer in terms of incubation? What in terms of funding? Where can you go to to get your funding? 

''The Plan To Action:''

''1. Research on current offerings''

''2. Find the assets that would be relevant for the Ecosystem Map''

''3. Build MVP / Mockup for the map with easy tools''

''4. Gain attention from the stakeholders''

''5. What is the business model? How do we assure the right data?''

=== '''The Student Project Platform''' ===

We are building a platform that helps students to find projects for their final thesis on master and bachelor (undergraduate / graduate) level. 

''The Plan To Action:''

''1. Get support from the board of directors from our campus''

''2. Find a easy way to integrate the platform into our current university ecosystem''

''3. Do a first test run for projects in February 2019''

''4. Track the results and get more funding for next iteration''

Link to Storytelling Video:

[https://youtu.be/M53lmpesKJw https://youtu.be/M53lmpesKJw]

[[Category:Student Priorities|l]]

School:Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts

2019-09-26T17:56:15Z

Laurenmcmillan:

'''Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts '''(German: '''''Hochschule Luzern''''') (HSLU) is a Swiss public university with campuses in Lucerne, Horw, Rotkreuz, Emmenbrucke, and Zug. Various courses can be chosen within the six main departments located at the foot of Mount Pilatus:

*School of Engineering and Architecture 
*School of Information Technology
*Business School 
*School of Social work 
*School of Art and Design 
*Lucerne School of Music 

[[File:Hslupilatus.jpg]]

'''Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship:'''

At the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, innovation and entrepreneurship is mostly promoted by a cross-departmental organization called Smartup ([https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/wirtschaft/campus/smart-up/ https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/wirtschaft/campus/smart-up/][https://blog.hslu.ch/smart-up/) )], which gives the students the tools to invent, build and spin-out their business idea. Furthermore, Smartup offers several open spaces where students have access to mentors, toolboxes and promotional events and even coworking places([https://blog.hslu.ch/smart-up/coworking/ https://blog.hslu.ch/smart-up/coworking/][https://blog.hslu.ch/smart-up/angebot-2/angebot-fuer-studierende/) )]. In addition, these spaces serve as a place where venture capitalists and students come together to realize business ideas.

Alongside these efforts, there is a strong academic focus on Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking for students involved in Smart-Up. Students not pursuing startups via Smart-up may also take these courses, and can become involved in Innovation and Design via block week courses such as "Medtech DIY". In addition, there are departmental institutes which focus on these topics, including the Institute of Innovation and Technology, and the CreaLab.

[[File:Smartup.jpg]]

The students that want more exposure to innovation and entrepreneurship, can find several offers on the Lucernce University campus, such as the student-initiated projects, namely Future Forum Lucerne ([http://www.futureforum.ch/) http://www.futureforum.ch/)], the club Innovatis ([https://www.innovatis-club.ch/) https://www.innovatis-club.ch/)], Women in Business ([https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/wirtschaft/institute/ifz/finance-banking/womens-business-and-diversity-management/womens-business/agenda/ https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/wirtschaft/institute/ifz/finance-banking/womens-business-and-diversity-management/womens-business/agenda/]) or TEDxLucerne University ([https://www.tedxhochschuleluzern.ch https://www.tedxhochschuleluzern.ch][http://tedxhochschuleluzern.com/) )]. These projects serve as a base for networking and learning.

'''Encouraging faculty innovation and entrepreneurship:'''

Maybe the question should be: how can innovation and entrepreneurship be taught in university modules, when the faculty body does not have the mindset needed?

At the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, faculty member are not excluded from participating in innovation and entrepreneurship programs that are offered on campus. Due to the presence of innovation and entrepreneurship modules, there is a high level of expertise, regarding those topics. Consequently, our faculty members possess the necessary abilities and mindset to promote these invaluable assets.

Many of the faculty members have start-ups or consultancy agencies on the side, so the mindset of entrepreneurship permeates their professional activities as well as their research. This incorporates graduates and alumni into their startups, as well as providing a practical context for the students in courses. 

 

'''Actively supporting the university technology transfer function:'''

The Engineering and Architecture Department (Technik und Architektur) department has recently established a technology transfer department (Wissens- und Technologietransfer; [https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/technik-architektur/forschung/wissens-und-technologietransfer/ https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/technik-architektur/forschung/wissens-und-technologietransfer/]) for the Engineering and Architecture department. In addition, the building sector of the Engineering and Architecture department has its own technology transfer program ([https://www.hslu.ch/en/lucerne-university-of-applied-sciences-and-arts/research/projects/detail/?pid=3716 https://www.hslu.ch/en/lucerne-university-of-applied-sciences-and-arts/research/projects/detail/?pid=3716]) 

'''Facilitating university-industry collaboration:'''

Smartup, the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts organization previously mentioned above, has already supported multiple spin-offs, especially including startups in the engineering and digital marketing industry. In addition, Smartup supports student entrepreneurs in the crucial phase of spinning out their business, by supporting them in with their team match making data base ([https://blog.hslu.ch/smart-up/angebot-2/suche-biete-an/) https://blog.hslu.ch/smart-up/angebot-2/suche-biete-an/)].

Especially the engineering and architecture department has built up collaborations with partners in the industry, that allow hundreds of students each semester to work on collaborative projects. Every bachelor student in Engineering completes their thesis as a co-production of the student and an industry partner.

'''Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts:'''

The Lucerne University cherishes its industry partnerships to share its knowledge with them to partake in regional and local economic development. The University’s industry partners include well-known organizations, such as the city of Lucerne, Swiss Tourism as well as the VBL (Lucerne’s public transportation organization) and VBZ (Zurich’s public transportation organization.

In the environment surrounding the university, there are a number of further support networks for entrepreneurs, including Technopark Luzern - which houses later-stage startups. There are further funding opportunities such as Innosuisse, a governmental body promoting innovation provides funding both for startups and for university-industry collaborations.  

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts

2019-09-26T17:49:48Z

Laurenmcmillan:

'''Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts '''(German: '''''Hochschule Luzern''''') (HSLU) is a Swiss public university with campuses in Lucerne, Horw, Rotkreuz and Zug. Various courses can be chosen within the six main departments located at the foot of Mount Pilatus:

*School of Engineering and Architecture 
*School of Information Technology
*Business School 
*School of Social work 
*School of Art and Design 
*Lucerne School of Music 

[[File:Hslupilatus.jpg]]

'''Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship:'''

At the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, innovation and entrepreneurship is mostly promoted by a cross-departmental organization called Smartup ([https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/wirtschaft/campus/smart-up/ https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/wirtschaft/campus/smart-up/][https://blog.hslu.ch/smart-up/) )], which gives the students the tools to invent, build and spin-out their business idea. Furthermore, Smartup offers several open spaces where students have access to mentors, toolboxes and promotional events and even coworking places([https://blog.hslu.ch/smart-up/coworking/ https://blog.hslu.ch/smart-up/coworking/][https://blog.hslu.ch/smart-up/angebot-2/angebot-fuer-studierende/) )]. In addition, these spaces serve as a place where venture capitalists and students come together to realize business ideas.

Alongside these efforts, there is a strong academic focus on Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking for students involved in Smart-Up. Students not pursuing startups via Smart-up may also take these courses, and can become involved in Innovation and Design via block week courses such as "Medtech DIY". In addition, there are departmental institutes which focus on these topics, including the Institute of Innovation and Technology, and the CreaLab.



[[File:Smartup.jpg]]

The students that want more exposure to innovation and entrepreneurship, can find several offers on the Lucernce University campus, such as the student-initiated projects, namely Future Forum Lucerne ([http://www.futureforum.ch/) http://www.futureforum.ch/)], the club Innovatis ([https://www.innovatis-club.ch/) https://www.innovatis-club.ch/)], Women in Business ([https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/wirtschaft/institute/ifz/finance-banking/womens-business-and-diversity-management/womens-business/agenda/ https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/wirtschaft/institute/ifz/finance-banking/womens-business-and-diversity-management/womens-business/agenda/]) or TEDxLucerne University ([https://www.tedxhochschuleluzern.ch https://www.tedxhochschuleluzern.ch][http://tedxhochschuleluzern.com/) )]. These projects serve as a base for networking and learning.

'''Encouraging faculty innovation and entrepreneurship:'''

Maybe the question should be: how can innovation and entrepreneurship be taught in university modules, when the faculty body does not have the mindset needed?

At the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, faculty member are not excluded from participating in innovation and entrepreneurship programs that are offered on campus. Due to the presence of innovation and entrepreneurship modules, there is a high level of expertise, regarding those topics. Consequently, our faculty members possess the necessary abilities and mindset to promote these invaluable assets.

Many of the faculty members have start-ups or consultancy agencies on the side, so the mindset of entrepreneurship permeates their professional activities as well as their research. This incorporates graduates and alumni into their startups, as well as providing a practical context for the students in courses. 

 

'''Actively supporting the university technology transfer function:'''

The Engineering and Architecture Department (Technik und Architektur) department has recently established a technology transfer department (Wissens- und Technologietransfer; [https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/technik-architektur/forschung/wissens-und-technologietransfer/ https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/technik-architektur/forschung/wissens-und-technologietransfer/]) for the Engineering and Architecture department. In addition, the building sector of the Engineering and Architecture department has its own technology transfer program ([https://www.hslu.ch/en/lucerne-university-of-applied-sciences-and-arts/research/projects/detail/?pid=3716 https://www.hslu.ch/en/lucerne-university-of-applied-sciences-and-arts/research/projects/detail/?pid=3716]) 

'''Facilitating university-industry collaboration:'''

Smartup, the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts organization previously mentioned above, has already supported multiple spin-offs, especially including startups in the engineering and digital marketing industry. In addition, Smartup supports student entrepreneurs in the crucial phase of spinning out their business, by supporting them in with their team match making data base ([https://blog.hslu.ch/smart-up/angebot-2/suche-biete-an/) https://blog.hslu.ch/smart-up/angebot-2/suche-biete-an/)].

Especially the engineering and architecture department has built up collaborations with partners in the industry, that allow hundreds of students each semester to work on collaborative projects. Every bachelor student in Engineering completes their thesis as a co-production of the student and an industry partner.

'''Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts:'''

The Lucerne University cherishes its industry partnerships to share its knowledge with them to partake in regional and local economic development. The University’s industry partners include well-known organizations, such as the city of Lucerne, Swiss Tourism as well as the VBL (Lucerne’s public transportation organization) and VBZ (Zurich’s public transportation organization.

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts

2019-09-26T17:40:14Z

Laurenmcmillan:

'''Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts '''(German: '''''Hochschule Luzern''''') (HSLU) is a Swiss public university with campuses in Lucerne, Horw, Rotkreuz and Zug. Various courses can be chosen within the six main departments located at the foot of Mount Pilatus:

*School of Engineering and Architecture 
*School of Information Technology
*Business School 
*School of Social work 
*School of Art and Design 
*Lucerne School of Music 

[[File:Hslupilatus.jpg]]

'''Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship:'''

At the Lucerne University, innovation and entrepreneurship is mostly promoted by a cross-departmental organization called Smartup ([https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/wirtschaft/campus/smart-up/ https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/wirtschaft/campus/smart-up/][https://blog.hslu.ch/smart-up/) )], which gives the students the tools to invent, build and spin-out their business idea. Furthermore, Smartup offers several open spaces where students have access to mentors, toolboxes and promotional events and even coworking places([https://blog.hslu.ch/smart-up/coworking/ https://blog.hslu.ch/smart-up/coworking/][https://blog.hslu.ch/smart-up/angebot-2/angebot-fuer-studierende/) )]. In addition, these spaces serve as a place where venture capitalists and students come together to realize business ideas.

[[File:Smartup.jpg]]

The students that want more exposure to innovation and entrepreneurship, can find several offers on the Lucernce University campus, such as the student-initiated projects, namely Future Forum Lucerne ([http://www.futureforum.ch/) http://www.futureforum.ch/)], the club Innovatis ([https://www.innovatis-club.ch/) https://www.innovatis-club.ch/)], Women in Business ([https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/wirtschaft/institute/ifz/finance-banking/womens-business-and-diversity-management/womens-business/agenda/ https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/wirtschaft/institute/ifz/finance-banking/womens-business-and-diversity-management/womens-business/agenda/]) or TEDxLucerne University ([https://www.tedxhochschuleluzern.ch https://www.tedxhochschuleluzern.ch][http://tedxhochschuleluzern.com/) )]. These projects serve as a base for networking and learning.

'''Encouraging faculty innovation and entrepreneurship:'''

Maybe the question should be: how can innovation and entrepreneurship be taught in university modules, when the faculty body does not have the mindset needed?

At the Lucerne University, faculty member are not excluded from participating in innovation and entrepreneurship programs that are offered on campus. Due to the presence of innovation and entrepreneurship modules, there is a high level of expertise, regarding those topics. Consequently, our faculty members possess the necessary abilities and mindset to promote these invaluable assets.

 

'''Actively supporting the university technology transfer function:'''

The Engineering and Architecture Department (Technik und Architektur) department has recently established a technology transfer department (Wissens- und Technologietransfer; [https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/technik-architektur/forschung/wissens-und-technologietransfer/ https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/technik-architektur/forschung/wissens-und-technologietransfer/]) for the Engineering and Architecture department. In addition, the building sector of the Engineering and Architecture department has its own technology transfer program ([https://www.hslu.ch/en/lucerne-university-of-applied-sciences-and-arts/research/projects/detail/?pid=3716 https://www.hslu.ch/en/lucerne-university-of-applied-sciences-and-arts/research/projects/detail/?pid=3716]) 

'''Facilitating university-industry collaboration:'''

Smartup, the Lucerne University organization previously mentioned above, has already supported multiple spin-offs, especially including startups in the engineering and digital marketing industry. In addition, Smartup supports student entrepreneurs in the crucial phase of spinning out their business, by supporting them in with their team match making data base ([https://blog.hslu.ch/smart-up/angebot-2/suche-biete-an/) https://blog.hslu.ch/smart-up/angebot-2/suche-biete-an/)].

Especially the engineering and architecture department has built up collaborations with partners in the industry, that allow hundreds of students each semester to work on collaborative projects. Every bachelor student in Engineering's thesis is a co-production of the student and an industry partner.

'''Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts:'''

The Lucerne University cherishes its industry partnerships to share its knowledge with them to partake in regional and local economic development. The University’s industry partners include well-known organizations, such as the city of Lucerne, Swiss Tourism as well as the VBL (Lucerne’s public transportation organization) and VBZ (Zurich’s public transportation organization.

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts

2019-09-26T17:37:58Z

Laurenmcmillan:

'''Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts '''(German: '''''Hochschule Luzern''''') (HSLU) is a Swiss public university with campuses in Lucerne, Horw, Rotkreuz and Zug. Various courses can be chosen within the six main departments located at the foot of Mount Pilatus:

*School of Engineering and Architecture 
*School of Information Technology
*Business School 
*School of Social work 
*School of Art and Design 
*Lucerne School of Music 

[[File:Hslupilatus.jpg]]

'''Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship:'''

At the Lucerne University, innovation and entrepreneurship is mostly promoted by a cross-departmental organization called Smartup ([https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/wirtschaft/campus/smart-up/ https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/wirtschaft/campus/smart-up/][https://blog.hslu.ch/smart-up/) )], which gives the students the tools to invent, build and spin-out their business idea. Furthermore, Smartup offers several open spaces where students have access to mentors, toolboxes and promotional events and even coworking places([https://blog.hslu.ch/smart-up/coworking/ https://blog.hslu.ch/smart-up/coworking/][https://blog.hslu.ch/smart-up/angebot-2/angebot-fuer-studierende/) )]. In addition, these spaces serve as a place where venture capitalists and students come together to realize business ideas.

[[File:Smartup.jpg]]

The students that want more exposure to innovation and entrepreneurship, can find several offers on the Lucernce University campus, such as the student-initiated projects, namely Future Forum Lucerne ([http://www.futureforum.ch/) http://www.futureforum.ch/)], the club Innovatis ([https://www.innovatis-club.ch/) https://www.innovatis-club.ch/)], Women in Business ([https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/wirtschaft/institute/ifz/finance-banking/womens-business-and-diversity-management/womens-business/agenda/ https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/wirtschaft/institute/ifz/finance-banking/womens-business-and-diversity-management/womens-business/agenda/]) or TEDxLucerne University ([https://www.tedxhochschuleluzern.ch https://www.tedxhochschuleluzern.ch][http://tedxhochschuleluzern.com/) )]. These projects serve as a base for networking and learning.

'''Encouraging faculty innovation and entrepreneurship:'''

Maybe the question should be: how can innovation and entrepreneurship be taught in university modules, when the faculty body does not have the mindset needed?

At the Lucerne University, faculty member are not excluded from participating in innovation and entrepreneurship programs that are offered on campus. Due to the presence of innovation and entrepreneurship modules, there is a high level of expertise, regarding those topics. Consequently, our faculty members possess the necessary abilities and mindset to promote these invaluable assets.

 

'''Actively supporting the university technology transfer function:'''

The Engineering and Architecture Department (Technik und Architektur) department has recently established a technology transfer department (Wissens- und Technologietransfer; [https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/technik-architektur/forschung/wissens-und-technologietransfer/ https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/technik-architektur/forschung/wissens-und-technologietransfer/]) for the Engineering and Architecture department. In addition, the building sector of the Engineering and Architecture department has its own technology transfer program ([https://www.hslu.ch/en/lucerne-university-of-applied-sciences-and-arts/research/projects/detail/?pid=3716 https://www.hslu.ch/en/lucerne-university-of-applied-sciences-and-arts/research/projects/detail/?pid=3716]) 

'''Facilitating university-industry collaboration:'''

Smartup, the Lucerne University organization previously mentioned above, has already supported multiple spin-offs, especially including startups in the engineering and digital marketing industry. In addition, Smartup supports student entrepreneurs in the crucial phase of spinning out their business, by supporting them in with their team match making data base ([https://blog.hslu.ch/smart-up/angebot-2/suche-biete-an/) https://blog.hslu.ch/smart-up/angebot-2/suche-biete-an/)].

Especially the engineering and architecture departement managaged to build up collaborations with partners in the industry, that allow hundrets of strudents each semester to work on collaborating projects. After all, every students bachelor thesis is a co-production of graduate and industry partner.

'''Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts:'''

The Lucerne University cherishes its industry partnerships to share its knowledge with them to partake in regional and local economic development. The University’s industry partners include well-known organizations, such as the city of Lucerne, Swiss Tourism as well as the VBL (Lucerne’s public transportation organization) and VBZ (Zurich’s public transportation organization.

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