Innovation Lab and Grand Challenges Studio – III

Building on the foundational knowledge and exploratory skills from previous semesters, this course engages students with the complexities of grand challenges. Students brainstorm solutions to identified problems and evaluate their social and financial viability. The course emphasizes problem framing, perspective taking, negotiation, social and financial viability checks, and the application of learned concepts through active class discussion.

Course Overview

This course builds on previous Innovation Lab experiences by engaging students in framing and addressing grand challenges through interdisciplinary teamwork. Students identify community problems, develop solution concepts, assess their social and financial viability, and refine proposals through feedback, hands-on activities and structured discussions before presenting them to diverse audiences.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify and articulate key aspects of grand challenges.
  • Empathize with communities while designing solutions.
  • Collaborate effectively to develop feasible solutions.
  • Design socially and financially viable value propositions.
  • Evaluate the social and financial viability of proposed solutions.
  • No prescribed textbooks. Relevant readings will be provided through the Learning Management System (LMS) and during class.

Assessments and Grading

  • Class Participation: 10%
  • Attendance: 10%
  • Assignments: 20%
  • Project Reports: 20%
  • End Semester Jury: 40%
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