Successful boot camp at the FHD: students from all over Europe develop sustainable business models

From 6 to 8 June, Fachhochschule Dresden (FHD) – University of Applied Sciences became a centre for international cooperation and innovation. As part of the Game4Change project, 44 students from over 20 nations came together for a boot camp. Participants from DOBA Business School (Slovenia), WSB University (Poland), Rotterdam Business School RUAS  (Netherlands) and FHD spent three days developing sustainable business models and exploring Dresden.

This inspiring event brought together students from international teams. Together, they enthusiastically developed innovative ideas and prototypes, which they presented at the end.

FHD organised the boot camp and offered participants a wide range of activities. Prof Dr Peter Schmiedgen, an expert in entrepreneurship and innovation, introduced the students to the complex aspects of idea development, teamwork and business model development. The focus was not only on the serious side of things, but also on fun: under the motto #Game4Change, playful approaches were integrated to promote learning. The students played board games on the topic of entrepreneurship, built towers out of spaghetti and explored Dresden on a mobile scavenger hunt. A steamboat trip on the Elbe rounded off the varied programme.

This special combination of intensive work and entertaining activities made the boot camp an unforgettable experience for all participants and emphasised the importance of game-based learning formats in education.

Josefin Müller’s programme not only encouraged idea development and teamwork, but also integrated playful elements that made learning inspiring and motivating. This experience emphasises the importance of game-based learning formats in education and their role in shaping forward-looking business concepts.

Author: Josefin Müller