AI Business Innovation Sprint
Learn and work with IBM & CROZ’s AI Experts on a real business case!
Finals day - November 21th 2024
CROZ, Lastovska st. 23, Zagreb
What is the AI Business Innovation Sprint?
An event where industry representatives (general managers, product managers, team leads, tech experts) come together to gain hands-on experience with expert support. Ideas submitted will be evaluated and enhanced during pre-event coaching sessions, focusing on designing prototype concepts that solve real business challenges and verify market fit.
Gains For You
Why Participate?
Networking Opportunities
Connect with professionals from diverse industries and build relationships for future collaborations.
Learning Opportunity
Gain new skills in AI, business ideation, and pitching solutions.
Cross-Industry Insights
Explore how AI can be applied to solve challenges across various sectors, enhancing your industry knowledge.
Access to Experts
Receive personalized coaching from industry leaders to refine your ideas and explore AI-driven solutions.
This 2-weeks sprint focuses on ideation, concept design, and strategic thinking, rather than coding or technical implementation.
Participants will work with mentors to refine their ideas, focusing on the business potential of AI solutions and how these solutions can drive growth and innovation within their organizations.
Team Structure
Sign up your team, with a maximum number of up to 4 people per team.
Final day
On the Final day the participants will showcase their ideas and have an opportunity to win various prizes. From interesting education vouchers to free proof-of-concept cooperation with IBM and CROZ as partners.
Sprint Format
Week 1
Registration and Idea submission process
Register your team and submit the idea via a standard form on our website
Idea evaluation
Feedback from the mentors on the ideas, short-listing up to 10 teams for the Finals
Week 2
Coaching/mentoring sessions
cca 2 x 60min sessions for idea verification
AI Business Innovation Finals
Prototyping the idea live, pitching to judges, awards and recognition
Frequently asked questions
To join, you’ll need to register a team of up to four members. It’s beneficial to include individuals with diverse skills, such as business analysis and product management. While technical expertise is welcome, coding will not be required during the event. A willingness to collaborate and learn about AI concepts is essential!
To form a team, gather up to four members who are interested in participating. Look for individuals with diverse skills and backgrounds, such as business analysis, product management, marketing, or technical expertise. It’s helpful to choose team members who are collaborative, open-minded, and eager to learn about AI. Once you have your team in place, designate a team leader to register your group and submit your initial ideas.
After you register, you will receive a confirmation email with details about the event. We will get back to you with suggested dates for the pre-event coaching sessions to help prepare you and your team for the final pitch day.
Any idea that addresses a specific business challenge or presents an innovation that could benefit your organization is eligible. We encourage creativity and practical solutions that leverage AI to enhance processes or outcomes. Just apply!
No, coding is not required to participate in the event. While technical expertise is beneficial, the focus is on ideation, collaboration, and developing business concepts. Participants will work on refining their ideas and designing prototypes without the need for coding or technical implementation.
Yes, there will be prizes for the best teams! Winning teams will have the chance to receive opportunities such as free proof-of-concept (PoC) services, consultations, or educational vouchers. The specific prizes will be announced during the event.
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