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Transform: Innovation & Entrepreneurship for Sustainability

Target GroupMasterResource TypeFull CourseDomainInnovation Management, Leadership for Sustainability and Business Transformation, Social Entrepreneurship, Social InnovationDuration2h to ≤ 4hAuthorTRANSFORM
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TRANSFORM is a collaborative course and open-source online platform focused on innovation and social entrepreneurship for ecological and social sustainability. Designed for university educators globally, it provides innovative teaching materials across five modules: sustainability challenges, open/frugal innovation, strategy formation, scaling sustainable solutions, and measuring social impact. Students work in intercultural teams to create service, product, or process innovations addressing real sustainability challenges. The platform encourages educators to share materials and co-develop cutting-edge content.

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University educators can integrate TRANSFORM modules into sustainability, innovation, or entrepreneurship courses for advanced BA/MA students. Use for intercultural project-based learning where students collaborate across universities to develop sustainability solutions. Platform enables material sharing between educators. Sessions alternate between content delivery and practical application. Suitable for courses emphasizing critical thinking, co-creation, and real-world problem-solving in sustainability contexts.

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Coordinate sequencing with other curricular elements to avoid overlap and ensure progression. Students should engage with comprehensive learning objectives through varied assessment methods. Monitor workload distribution and provide academic support resources. Design integration opportunities that connect course content to broader academic programs and professional development goals.

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      • Marketing and advertising
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