Course time: 4.9.–17.9.2023
Course language: English
Registration: by 21.8.2023 (motivation letter)
Acceptance: by 25.8.2023 (based on motivation letter)
Kickoff event 4.9
24-hour innovation camp 16–17.9
Trip to Japan for winner group 14–22.10
What? Circular Economy Innovation Camp (2 credits)
Innovate circular economy solutions to the challenges presented by the city of Turku and local companies. Work is done in groups of three students. The innovation camp is a great opportunity to develop practical skills around circular economy and to network with students and companies both locally and internationally. The winning group gets to travel to Japan, the cities of Nagano, Obuse Town, and Suginami Ward in Tokyo, hosted by the cities, local universities, and ICLEI Japan.
To whom? Higher education students studying in University of Turku, Åbo Akademi and Turku University of Applied Sciences
How to apply? Tell us why you would like to participate and send a motivation letter (max. 1 page) to ilmasto@turku.fi by 21.8.2023. Headline “Circular Economy Innovation Camp”, answer the following questions:
- Why do you want to participate in the course?
- What is your relationship to circular economy?
- Do you commit to the course days, active group work, and are you prepared to travel to Japan?
- Remember to include your contact information and information about your study background.
Why? City of Turku aims to be carbon neutral by 2029 and circular economy is at the core of the city’s climate work. Circular Economy Innovation Camp is based on previous co-operation between the City of Turku and Japanese cities.
The course target is to strengthen circular economy thinking and innovations among students in an international setting between Finland and Japan. The course is organized by the City of Turku together with local universities and companies. The course is funded by the Japanese Sasakawa foundation and is realized in collaboration with ICLEI Japan.
Carbon emissions of the flights to Japan will be compensated.