Agenda
Explore the agenda and detailed descriptions of each session.
September 29
Maria de Molina 11
Aula Magna
17h00 - 17h30
17h30 - 18h00
Welcome Coffee
Warm welcome with coffee and light refreshments while completing registration.
Program Opening and Program Information
The event will begin with opening remarks from the Executive Vice Dean Rafif Srour. Following this, Angela Rella, Program Coordinator, will deliver a detailed overview of the program, walking students through the agenda and key activities planned for each day.
September 30th
Floor 8, classroom T-08.02
IE Tower
16h30 - 17h30
17h30 - 18h30
18h30 - 19h30
October 1st
Hybrid
October 2nd
Online
October 3rd
Area 31, María de Molina 31
October 4th
Online
09h30 - 11h00
11h30 - 15h00
Mandatory: Customer Experience Design
Face-to-face: IE Tower, classroom TBC
This session explores how customer-centered thinking can drive the creation of successful products, services, and ventures. Drawing on practical experience in innovation and design, participants will learn key principles of customer experience design and how to apply them to better understand user needs, create value, and build more engaging solutions in startup and technology-driven environments.
12h00 - 17h00
Online: One-pager Submission ⭐
Submit your One-Pager here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10NCUpKonq_qtUeMjxZJloEbbljuEA-yG?usp=sharing
Each team must submit a one-page overview of their project to their assigned mentor(s). The One-Pager must include the full names and IE email addresses of all team members, venture name, and a clear description of the venture, including the problem being addressed, the proposed solution, and what the team plans to build during the Bootcamp.
As the second milestone of the Venture Progress Path ⭐ the One-Pager gives mentors the context they need to review the venture, provide focused feedback, and determine whether the team is ready to move forward.
October 7th
Floor 12, workroom T-12.10
IE Tower
October 5th and 6th
IE Tower
10h00 - 13h00
By appointment
14h00 - 17h00
October 8th
Aula Magna, Maria de Molina 11
16h00
15h00 - 18h00
18h00 - 19h00
Team Formation ⭐
This session provides students with additional time to elaborate on their ideas, refine their concepts, and connect with potential teammates. Through interactive discussions and networking, students will explore collaborations and form diverse, balanced teams to bring their ideas to life.
As the first milestone of the Venture Progress Path ⭐ each team must complete their team registration by the end of the session, including the full names of all team members, venture name, and a short venture description. Completing this milestone officially places your team on the Venture Progress Path toward the Qualifying Round.
Optional: Business Narrative Development
Online: Join through Zoom here: https://ieuniversity.zoom.us/j/94217821126
This session helps students craft a compelling story around their project by refining their value proposition, clarifying their problem-solution fit, and structuring their pitch. The focus is on developing a clear, engaging narrative that effectively communicates their idea’s impact and potential.
Projects Previews with Expert Feedback 1
This is a feedback session, not an evaluation. It will take place over two days, October 5 and 6, during the same time slot, and each team can choose which of the two days they prefer to present.
Teams will share their progress and technical solution with their assigned mentor(s) and/or other mentors with relevant expertise. The discussion will focus on what you have built, how it works, and the technical feasibility and execution of your solution.
Mentors will provide practical feedback, identify areas for improvement, and help teams strengthen their projects before the Qualifying Round. All teams are expected to participate, with at least one team member present. The purpose is to help you improve your work, not to score or evaluate it.
Projects Previews and Feedback 2
This session serves as the Qualifying Round for the Final.
Teams will again present only their technical work, including the prototype and technical approach.
All teams are required to present, with at least one team member present.
An internal jury and mentors will provide detailed feedback on both technical and business aspects. However, assessment in this session is based exclusively on technical criteria.
By the end of this day, the teams selected to advance to the Final will be announced via email before 18h.
Final Presentation
The selected teams will have the opportunity to present their full projects in a 5-minute presentation. This will be followed by a 5-minute Q&A with the External Jury. After deliberation, the jury will announce the three winning teams.
Closing Cocktail
The closing cocktail offers an opportunity for students, mentors, and guests to celebrate the completion of the program.
18h00 - 20h00
15h30 - 17h00
10h00
Ideas Presentation & Team Formation
Students will be able to build connections from the start. In this session, students who have a project idea will deliver an elevator pitch focusing on the problem they aim to solve and their proposed solution. While presenting an idea is optional, this is a great opportunity to share concepts, find potential teammates, and refine ideas for further development
Fireside Chat with a Keynote Speaker
A conversation with a keynote speaker on ideation and what makes a great idea. The discussion will cover key elements of strong ideas, practical guidelines, and insights from the speaker’s entrepreneurial journey, including major challenges and lessons learned. The goal is to inspire students to think big and develop impactful solutions.
Online: Mentor Approval (via email)
The mentors assigned to each team on September 30 will review the One-Pager to ensure the project addresses a clear problem and has enough potential to move forward. If approved, the team can start scheduling mentoring sessions with their assigned mentor(s). If further work is needed, mentors will provide guidance on what should be refined before moving forward.
Mentors Allocation
Mentors will have the opportunity to select the teams they will mentor based on their expertise and the project’s needs. This ensures a strong alignment between mentors and teams, providing tailored guidance, insights, and support throughout the program.
Optional: Tech Session: Web & AI
Online: Join through Zoom here: https://ieuniversity.zoom.us/j/94217821126
Web: This session covers the essentials of full-stack web development, focusing on back-end architecture and a brief overview of front-end components. Professor Robert Polding will provide valuable insights into back-end systems and workflows, helping students build a strong foundation. The session will also explore practical ways to connect back-end and front-end architectures effectively.
AI: This session explores the practical application of AI in development, focusing on deploying AI models within a PythonAnywhere backend using the OpenAI API. We will expand the baseline code with a primer to incorporate AI functionalities such as voice-to-text, and image and video interpretation and creation, concluding with a bonus segment on prompt engineering.
Project Development & Mentor Support ⭐
From 12:00 to 17:00, teams will have dedicated time to work on their projects and meet with their assigned mentor(s). Meeting your mentor at least once during the Bootcamp is teh third ⭐ Venture Progress milestone and contributes towards your team's progression to the Qualifying Round. October 3 is the dedicated day to make this happen, so make sure to schedule your meeting in advance.
Project Development & Mentor Support
This day is fully dedicated to moving your project forward. Teams can work online or meet in person at any IE campus, with Area 31 reserved for TVB participants. You can also connect with your assigned mentor(s), depending on their availability. Use the day to build, test, iterate, and prepare for the upcoming Expert Feedback sessions.
Attendance Policy
Review the attendance waiver policy for the program sessions here.
Final Project Presentations
General Guidelines
