Have you ever imagined being able to create, prototype and test a business solution, product or service in just 5 days? INOV Sprint, an advanced training course offered by Scopphu in partnership with INOV – INESC Inovação, provides just that opportunity. Based on the Google Ventures Design Sprint methodology, this 5-week immersive program aims to enable organizations and professionals to develop innovative solutions that respond to market demands, thus strengthening their competitiveness.
What is INOV Sprint?
INOV Sprint is more than just a course; it is a transformative experience that combines practical learning, consultancy and academic innovation. For five weeks, participants immerse themselves in a collaborative environment to explore and apply the Design Sprint methodology in real scenarios, developing prototypes and solutions that will be presented at the end of the program, during Demo Day.
The program is coordinated by Professor Miguel Mira da Silva, Full Professor of Information Systems at the Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) and head of the “Digital Transformation” research unit at INOV – INESC Inovação. With extensive experience in engineering, management and digital transformation, Professor Mira da Silva guarantees excellent academic guidance and an innovative approach to Design Sprint.
The training is led by Hugo de Sousa, a specialist in corporate innovation with a remarkable career in international projects and extensive experience as a trainer at renowned institutions such as the City University of London. His experience in companies such as Capita Consulting and BearingPoint, as well as his role as a speaker at events such as TEDx, ensures a practical and current perspective on best practices in innovation.
Program format:
- Duration: 40 hours spread over 5 weeks (every Friday).
- Date: November 15 to December 13.
- Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Location: INOV Hub – Lisbon.
- Language: Portuguese.
- Participants: 20 places.
- Certificates: Design Sprint Facilitator Certificate issued by INOV – Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores Inovação, Scopphu Participation Certificate recognized by DGERT and SIGO Certificate (on request).
Program benefits
INOV Sprint offers a practical “learning by doing” approach that allows participants to:
- Master the Design Sprint Methodology: Apply this approach in practical contexts to accelerate the development of solutions.
- Develop Innovation and Entrepreneurship Skills: Foster key skills such as problem-solving, decision-making, creativity and critical thinking.
- Promote Organizational Innovation: Prepare organizations to respond quickly and effectively to market demands.
- Get certified as a Design Sprint Facilitator: Become an INOV-certified facilitator, which can boost your career and position in the market.
Who should take part?
INOV Sprint is aimed at organizations in any sector that want to strengthen their innovation departments, companies that want to launch new products or services, cross-functional teams that need to develop innovation and decision-making skills, and professionals looking to deliver effective results in an ever-changing market.
Applications and Registration
To participate, simply complete the online application, send your CV and justify your interest in the program. Candidates will then be contacted for a selection interview. Registration is limited to 20 participants, so we recommend that you reserve your place as soon as possible by visiting the official INOV Sprint website.
