Warwick Innovation Sprint
Turn real-world problems into innovative solutions in five days
Warwick Innovation Sprint is a five-day intensive programme that takes participants through the core stages of innovation: exploring real-world problems, generating ideas, validating opportunities, building solutions, and pitching a final concept.
Through workshops, team collaboration, mentorship and hands-on sprint sessions, students will learn how to think like founders, test ideas quickly, and turn ideas into action.
Who is it for? +
Open to all Warwick students, regardless of degree or prior experience, ideal for those who want to:
What you'll gain? +
By the end of the sprint, you will gain:
Bookings for the Warwick Innovation Sprint are now open
Dates: 15 - 19 June 2026
Cost: FREE
Location: Hybrid event - some sessions are in-person and some are virtual
What to expect
Take a look at our daily schedules for the 5 day sprint
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5
Day 1
Date: 15 June 2026
Location: In-person
Day 1: Warwick Innovation Sprint Schedule
Time
Session Name
Description
10:00 – 10:10
Participant Check-in
Registration and attendance.
10:10 – 10:25
Opening Address
Welcome and introduction to Warwick Enterprise and the Innovation Sprint, theme reveal.
10:25 – 10:40
Programme Overview
Overview of sprint structure, expectations, and outcomes.
10:40 – 11:10
Icebreaker Session
Participants introduce their skills, background, and interests.
11:10 – 11:20
Break
Informal networking.
11:20 – 12:00
Ideation Workshop
Guided brainstorming to explore potential problem areas.
12:00 – 13:00
Team Formation & Registration
Participants finalise teams based on shared interests.
By the end of day 1, you should expect:
Finalized teams
Initial problem statement
Target user identified
Day 2
Date: 16 June 2026
Location: In-person
Day 2: Warwick Innovation Sprint Schedule
Time
Session Name
Description
10:00 – 10:10
Day kick-off
Recap of Day 1 and overview of Day 2
10:10 – 10:45
Session 1: Researching the Problem
Understanding market context and user needs.
10:45 – 11:20
Session 2: Customer Validation
Introduction to the Mom Test and customer discovery.
11:20 – 11:30
Break
Informal discussion.
11:30 – 12:10
Session 3: Business Model Basics
Introduction to value proposition and business model canvas.
12:10 – 12:40
Team Work Session & Feedback
Teams refine problem statements and define validation plans.
By the end of day 2, you should expect:
Redefined problem statement
Assumption map
Validation plan
Interview/research questions drafted
Day 3
Date: 17 June 2026
Location: Hybrid
Day 3: Warwick Innovation Sprint Schedule
Time
Session Name
Description
09:00 – 17:00
Hackathon Work Sprint
Teams work independently on research, validation, and solution exploration.
By the end of day 3, you should expect:
Minimum 5 users or stakeholder interviews or equivalent validation
Summary of insights gathered
Revised understanding of the problem
Day 4
Date: 18 June 2026
Location: Hybrid
Day 4: Warwick Innovation Sprint Schedule
Time
Session Name
Description
09:00 – 17:00
Hackathon Work Sprint
Teams work independently on research, validation, and solution exploration.
By the end of day 4, you should expect:
Redefined solution concept
Draft value proposition
Pitch deck draft
Clear articulation of what was tested and what changed
Day 5
Date: 19 June 2026
Location: In-person
Day 5: Warwick Innovation Sprint Schedule
Time
Session Name
Description
10:00 – 10:10
Welcome & Opening
Brief introduction to the pitch competition.
10:10 – 11:30
Team Pitch Competition
Each team presents their idea (5 min pitch + 5 min Q&A).
11:30 – 12:00
Judges Deliberation
Judges evaluate teams while participants take a short break.
12:00 – 12:30
Founder Talk
Guest entrepreneur shares startup journey, lessons learned, and advice for founders.
12:30 – 13:00
Awards ceremony
Announcement of winning teams and closing remarks.
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch
Provided by the team.
By the end of day 5, you should expect:
Final pitch delivered
Judge feedback received
Shortlisted teams identified for follow-on support
Need guidance?
Contact Warwick Enterprise to find out which programme best suits you
Need guidance?
Contact Warwick Enterprise to find out which programme best suits you
