A creative way to learn new things
Lucy, student
EDHEC Open Innovation
EDHEC OPEN INNOVATION
A unique learning model in collaboration with students and major companies
Lille Campus
7 & 8 March 2023
7 & 8 March 2023
Nice Campus
Date to be determined
Date to be determined
About the challenge :
Submit unresolved issues to our Master 1 students who will offer you innovative solutions tailored to your needs.
EDHEC Open Innovation 2022
Lille Campus
Event starts in :
- days
- hours
- minutes
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20
Companies
650
Students
20
Companies
650
Students
70
Managers
20
Coachs and Professors
70
Managers
20
Coachs and Professors
3 reasons to get involved
Boost your employer engagement
Source you future trainees on site
Benefit from the perspective of Generation Z
The pitch
1 case
of an unsolved business challenge in your company
1 day
of competition in “living lab” mode on either 7 or 8 march as per your preference
2 managers
involved in the competition
6 teams
from 5 to 6 students dedicated to your case
Calendar
For the company
End of November 2022
Kick-off Virtual breakfast
Mid Décember 2022
Phone exchange with managers/representatives
End of Décembre 2022
Company briefing
Beginning of February 2023
Connecting with your student teams
February 2023
Video Message
Mid February 2023
Feedback by video
March 2023
Final ‒ Lille Campus
For students
Mid January 2023
Registration! Students choose the case on a first come/first served basis. Exchange by phone with managers/representatives.
End of January 2023
Team building
Beggining of February 2023
Inspiration & academic observation, under the coaches’ guidance
Beggining of February 2023
Generation ideas - Based on managers' feedback
Mid February 2023
Iteration - Final validation of the concept paper for the challenge
March 2023
Final ‒ Lille Campus
TESTED AND APPROVED!
10 editions - 67 partner companies!
Innovators 2021
The diversity of the projects from a common subject.
Mathilde, student
A professional experience for students and enriching learning experience for managers.
Danone,
The strength of a team. Alone we go faster but together we go further.
Dimitri, student
Experience, interesting and insightful feedbacks from the managers, that made me want to join the team in the implementation of our project.
Sophie, student
Very nice moments of sharing and intellectual exercise that allows companies and students to challenge current issues.
Carrefour,
Always great and rewarding to share a creative moment with the next generation of collaborators.
Deloitte,
Insight on the way students apprehend the topic
Leroy Merlin,
I also loved the energy from every coach and manager who took part in the challenge.
Léo, student
Get involved!
REGISTER BEFORE NOVEMBER 2022. ONLY 20 PLACES AVAILABLE
OCTOBER 2022:
Choose a day of participation: first come, first served!
NOVEMBER 2022:
Select/identify a duo of managers.
NOVEMBER 2022:
Join us for the kick-off breakfast.
Previous Winners
2021 Winners
Onboard new joiners to create strong professional relationships
Imagine pay-per-use solutions for outdoor equipment with services
Offering the best communication experience to each customer
Design the Galeries Lafayette’s offer to attract more millennials
Design Social Commerce Customer Journey in the western world
Design the next generation of phygital retail
Photos
The EDHEC OPEN INNOVATION challenge is a programme of the EDHEC Pedagogical Factory, which won the award for "Innovations that inspire" by the AACSB, the American accreditation body, in 2017 (one of the 35 major innovations selected from 300 international projects).
Contacts
About EDHEC
EDHEC is an international business school with more than 110 nationalities represented on campuses in Lille, Nice, Paris, London and Singapore. With 50,000 alumni in 130 countries and learning partnerships with 290 institutions worldwide, EDHEC educates the leaders of tomorrow: men and women who are determined to solve the most pressing economic, social, technological, and environmental challenges of our time. The School has developed a unique model founded on research of real practical use to society, companies and students. EDHEC is a centre of excellence innovation, experience and diversity, focused on impacting future generations in a fast-transforming world. The School exists to make a positive impact on the world.
