NBE-E4305 - Biodesign — innovating medical technologies in multidisciplinary teams D, Lecture, 2.5.2023-1.6.2023

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Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

During the course the student will learn how need-driven innovation and commercialization of medical technology (medtech) works. During the course, together with your multidisciplinary team, you will create a concept and a business case for your own medical technology. Your solution addresses a real and validated need in healthcare, based on direct observations of problems. By the end of the course, you will pitch your concept and medtech business case to real investors in a "Biodesign Dolphin Tank". 

The skills learned during the course are applicable for innovating any new concepts, conducting medtech R&D, developing research questions, or taking your first steps towards your own medtech startup.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 02.05.2023 - 01.06.2023

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Heikki Nieminen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

Heikki Nieminen, heikki.j.nieminen@aalto.fi

Håkan Mitts, hakan.mitts@aalto.fi


CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The contents of the course include e.g., needs identification, concept creation, customer-centric design, intellectual property basics, business model, procurement and regulatory process of medical technology.

  • applies in this implementation



Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Passing an assignment on the first week of the course will be required to pass the course. To pass the course, a student has to demonstrate a significant contribution to the team's business case and preparation of the pitch presentation.

  • applies in this implementation

    The course will be evaluated based on the final pitch.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The study methods include:

    • Lectures
    • Independent studying
    • Assignments
    • Interviewing experts
    • Preparing and giving presentations
    • Team work

  • applies in this implementation

    Contact sessions: 37 hours

    Independent team work: 98 hours

DETAILS

Study Material

  • applies in this implementation

    The study materials will be posted on MyCourses after each contact session.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring V
    2023-2024 Spring V

  • applies in this implementation

    The course contains mandatory assignments. The course cannot be passed by participating the assignments of the first week. E.g. participation to the Session in simulation hospital cannot be replaced.

Details on the schedule

  • applies in this implementation

    • Week 1: Team formation, Basics of MedTech, Biodesign, Observation
    • Week 2: Identifying the need, Selecting the need, Inventing solutions
    • Week 3: Business model, Selecting solution, Competition analysis
    • Week 4: Preparing for the pitch, Startup visitor, Final pitch in “Doplhin tank” to real investors

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