Step 4: Conceptual and Practical Tools of Innovation

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The goal of the module is to equip the students with an understanding of the innovation process, necessity of multi-stakeholder engagement, and techniques and tools to design and implement innovation actions and co-creation activities. Upon the completion of this module, students will be able to: bridge between the stakeholders, academia urban authorities, organisations and citizen; grasp models and concepts that revolve around innovation; design and deliver co-creation activities; understand tools and techniques that support the innovation process within their team project.

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Reading Material:

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