In this course, you will experience the process of creating a new service or product from idea to implementation. You might even be able to bring a project to life. Most importantly, though, you will work on your mindset and learn how to work constructively with failure.

• You will experience the creation of a new service or product, from the initial idea to its implementation.

• You will learn through hands-on experience alongside industry professionals.

• You will work in a team with people who are passionate about innovation, and who are committed to achieving the best possible results.

• You will work on your mindset and learn how to approach errors constructively.

And perhaps you could bring your project to life.

What you will learn

• Creating a business plan

• Prototyping new products and services

• Testing them with real customers

• Effective collaboration in a team of two to four people

On your actual product or service idea, you will learn how to implement an innovation in a way that minimises the waste of time, money, and potential.

How the course works

• At the beginning of the semester, you will form teams and start working on your projects.

• During the course, the lecturers will try to create conditions that make working on your project beneficial and manageable for you.

• They will connect you with mentors and help you prepare for interviews.

• Scheduled joint meetings are designed to save you time and simplify your workload.

Course Schedule

• Introductory Class of the Course

• Workshop: How to Kickstart Projects?

• Workshop: Prototyping and Interviews

• Support with Prototyping

• Live Office Hours

• Substitute Presentations – 11th Round

• Checkpoint 1 (mandatory) – online submission of deliverable as assigned

• Mastermind/Consultation

• Mastermind/Consultation

• Live Office Hours

• Mastermind/Consultation

• Checkpoint 2 (mandatory) – online submission of deliverable as assigned

• Live Office Hours

• Mastermind/Consultation

• Final Block

• Presentation Exam

• Final Presentations – 1st Round

• Final Presentations – 2nd Round

• Reflection and Feedback

Course completion requirements

• Create at least three prototypes of a service or product and test them on the target group.

• Present the project to the public.

• Share in the final reflection.

• Fill in the questionnaires. We value your feedback.

There is no formal evaluation, credits nor certificate at the end of this course. (English version only.)

Should you require a micro-certificate or credits, please enroll into the Czech version of this course - Rozjeď projekt.

How to enroll

The course is open to university students and public .

The course is free of charge.

Apply via this form.

Who will lead you through the course

Martin Vítek

Course lecturer

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Martin Vítek is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Education and Entrepreneurship Foundation and President of the Association of Enterprising Czechia. He is also one of the pioneers of entrepreneurship development in the Czech Republic.

As well as his work in entrepreneurship development, including lecturing students, creating educational programmes and materials, and training teachers, he focuses on real estate, the food and beverage market (Jackies), and consulting activities in expanding into foreign markets.

He has received the EntreComp Champion award in recognition of his work in entrepreneurship.

Ondřej Čejka

Course lecturer

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Ondra is a strategic leader and consultant who specialises in digital learning, leadership, and innovation.

As former CEO of Czechitas, he played a pivotal role in driving the organisation's growth and digital transformation, particularly during the pandemic. In this capacity, he established partnerships with leading technology companies such as Google, IBM and Microsoft, and collaborated with the Czech government and the European Commission on initiatives to develop digital skills.

Outside of his executive roles, Ondra provides mentorship in leadership, strategic management and business development through programmes such as Czech.Digital, DoToho! and Femme Palette.

Contact us

If you have more questions, please send us an email: cppt@ruk.cuni.cz