Episode I – Unleash the Force: Halloween Bootcamp Presented by ITEE

Ignite Your Inner Inventor!

Before the galaxy gathers for Episode II – Defend the Galaxy, the Force first awakens here. Step into the DIY Bootcamp, where students team up to design lightning-fast innovations inspired by real companies and real problems. In just one hour, you’ll brainstorm, prototype, and pitch a one-page lifehack that could change the world — or at least your coffee break. And remember — the saga continues with Episode III – May the Darkness Be With You on November 21st. Stay tuned for the next chapter in the ITEE galaxy!

DIY Company-Genre Challenges

Each challenge is synced with real Oulu-region tech companies, so your mini-mission might echo an actual engineering or product problem. (Examples: Zephyr Tiny Telemetry, Edge-AI Anomaly Detector, Printed Touch Poster, NFC Energy-Harvest Tag, UVM-Lite Verification, and more.) Use the provided links and prompts to spark ideas — your measurable claim is your lightsaber.
Link: https://tinyurl.com/5c98vadz

Why Join?

Because creativity is the first step toward connection. Episode I is your launchpad to:

· Form new interdisciplinary teams

· Practice rapid ideation and pitching

· Earn spotlight in Episode II with alumni and companies

· Collect your Priority Pass to the galaxy’s networking afternoon (2pm-5pm)

How to Join

Register with your friends, arrive early, grab your badge — and choose your side. Bring your laptop (and your imagination). Snacks, music, and cosmic energy provided.
Register by October 29th 4pm from this link. *Deadline is now extended to October 29th 4pm

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Episode I flows directly into Episode II – Defend the Galaxy (14:00 – 17:00) ✨ One Force. Two Episodes. Infinite Ideas. Episode III will take place on November 21st (10:00-16:00)

“The best way to predict your future is to build it — one hack at a time.”

This event is supported by the IKAPO project, funded by the European Union, the ELY Centre for North Ostrobothnia, and the University of Oulu, Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering. For more information about the IKAPO project, click here.

May the creativity be with you.