Application Form

Students Sprint

For students

Please complete the application form and send it to us along with your CV and a short statement of motivation (up to 150 words). Show us why we should choose you as a team member!

Contact

Name

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Surname

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Date of Birth

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University

University

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Faculty

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Year of Enrollment

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Grade Average Point
Grade Point Average – GPA/30

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Participation and Challenges

Why would you like to participate in the Students & Company Sprint? (up to 150 words)
Motivation statement

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These are the three challenges for the Students Sprint 2025. Which challenge would you like to work on?
Show your preference (1 - high preference to 3 - low preference)

Company: KOSTNER SERVICE GmbH
Title: THE SERVICE STATION OF THE FUTURE
Challenge:

At Kostner Service Stations, we’ve always embraced an innovative role in the evolution of service stations, and now we want to strengthen and expand this commitment. As transportation shifts from traditional combustion engines to advanced propulsion technologies, the conventional gas station is transforming into a comprehensive service provider and social hub for both people and vehicles.
Our vision for 2030 is for service stations to be vibrant destinations, not merely stops. As we expand our network along major routes and intersections, we aim to meet the evolving needs of future travellers. We’re reimagining the service station experience to serve a diverse audience, including both traditional drivers and electric vehicle users whose expectations are increasingly influenced by e-mobility and digitalisation trends.
While core offerings such as fuel and electric charging will remain essential, we see significant potential in expanding our services – from comprehensive car care to comfort amenities that enrich the visitor experience, especially during charging times. Our goal is to introduce services that keep us relevant and innovative in a rapidly changing landscape.
With this challenge, we invite student teams to develop an innovative service station concept that considers trends in technology, regulations, environmental factors, and evolving customer expectations.
Preference Challenge 1

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Company: BARBIERI electronic
Title: ENGAGING B2B CUSTOMERS THROUGH DIGITAL TOUCHPOINTS: IMPROVING INTERACTION AND REVENUE STREAMS
Challenge:

As BARBIERI electronic, a globally recognised leader in the niche field of colour measurement systems for the digital printing industry, we pride ourselves on producing high quality hardware. Our products reach end users through a network of master distributors worldwide. However, due to our B2B model, we currently lack direct contact with end users. This limits our ability to build ongoing relationships, offer value-added services, and develop new revenue streams beyond the initial sale.
Your challenge is to help us bridge this gap by envisioning a digital touchpoint that connects us directly to our end users. This platform would enable us to provide professional after-sales service, improve customer engagement, and turn one-off sales into long-term relationships. We want to encourage users to register their devices and share relevant details, helping us to better understand our customers while keeping their information secure.
We’re looking for your team to develop a strategy that will transform our customer relationships from one-off transactions to ongoing engagement. This will involve prototyping a portal that delivers a seamless customer experience, handles payment processing, and includes a marketing plan to drive adoption.
Preference Challenge 2

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Company: VOG Products
Title: BEYOND CHILDHOOD: REPOSITIONING THE FRUIT POUCH FOR A BROADER CONSUMER BASE
Challenge:

The fruit squeezer market, largely dominated by fruit puree pouches, is not showing any shifts in product appearance or customer demographics. This is primarily due to its focus on children as the core consumer base, resulting in limited differentiation beyond pricing and taste. Conventional product design has limited opportunities for innovation, particularly in targeting new, untapped consumer segments. This is where we as VOG Products see a window of opportunity.
We invite you to develop a new product concept for fruit puree pouches. Start by identifying fresh consumer segments that have not yet been addressed by the market. Once identified, dive deep into rethinking product design, packaging, functionality, and exploring new recipes and flavours. In doing so, you will ultimately help us to differentiate the value proposition and optimise the consumption experience to attract new audiences.
Preference Challenge 3

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Which language will you be able to work in during the Sprint?
Please select your preferred language.

Italian

German

English

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During the Sprint, meals will be provided, including a daily lunch. Please indicate if you have any food intolerances or allergies.
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How did you find out about the Students Sprint?
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NOI website

University webiste

Mailing

Social media (e.g. Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)

Info booth at the university

Posters

Other:

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Experience

Do you have work experience or have you volunteered?
Please tell us about your experiences.
Do you have work experience or have you volunteered?

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What experiences do you have? Please check the relevant boxes (consider your university experience as well as other experiences or courses):

Participation in hackathons, sprints, or open innovation events

Knowledge in business planning and business model canvas

Experience in design thinking and product development processes

Group work and presentation skills (e.g. pitching ideas)

Skills in systematic web search

Experience in using design and prototyping software (e.g. mock-ups, wireframe tools, Adobe Creative Suite)

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Have you attended courses or exams related to the topics of the event?
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Have you attended courses or exams related to the topics of the event?

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Optional: Is there a professor who would be willing to provide you with a reference?
Please provide their name and contact details.

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Attachments

Please upload your CV here. (File formats: pdf, max. 4 MB)
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Please upload your motivation letter here. (File formats: pdf, max. 4 MB)
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Optional: Please upload a project you have worked on that represents you well. (File formats: jpeg/jpg, pdf, max. 4 MB)
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Participants in the Students Sprint must arrange their own travel to NOI Techpark and return home at the end of each day. Please note that no accommodation is offered by NOI. Students are responsible for arranging their own lodging. By ticking this box, you confirm that you will take care of your transport and accommodation.

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