Build digital skills. Share what works.

This module introduces students to the basics of DC electricity, electronic components, microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, and programming simple interactive systems. Through a Makey Makey demo, a basic circuit, Ohm's law, and working in a DASDUINO/Arduino environment, students wire circuits on a breadboard, program LEDs and a traffic light, and, in teams, choose a sensor or actuator for an independent project — including description, wiring, code and conclusion — with an increasing role for AI-assisted coding ('vibe coding').

Target: Unprivileged

LEARN IT! CAD Basics introduces beginners to CAD as a practical tool for turning real problems into testable physical prototypes. Participants work on a small personal CAD Challenge and move through the complete development loop: Problem → Geometry → CAD Model → Prototype → Test → Modify. Using Autodesk Fusion, participants learn 2D sketching, parametric 3D modelling, design intent, basic technical documentation and preparation for digital fabrication. The focus is not on learning as many software functions as possible, but on developing the confidence and independence to create, adapt, fabricate and improve simple CAD solutions.

Target: General

The Hackathon Follow-up Series is designed for winning teams of the Region 10 Hackathon who want to further develop their ideas beyond the competition. Over a minimum of three workshop days, participants receive structured support throughout the product development process. The focus is on transforming an initial concept into a functional prototype or market-ready solution while applying innovation methods and agile project management practices. Working closely with experts, participants refine their ideas using Design Thinking, Lean Startup principles, and Rapid Prototyping techniques. They validate user needs, build and improve prototypes, receive continuous feedback, and define concrete next steps for implementation. The exact agenda is adapted to each team's project status and development goals. Typical workshop structure: Day 1 – Analysis & Concept Development • Review of the existing concept • Identification of target users and customer needs • Refinement of the problem statement and solution • Definition of development objectives Day 2 – Prototyping & Product Development • Development of prototypes or proof-of-concept models • Testing and collecting feedback • Iterative improvement of the solution • Use of makerspace technologies where appropriate Day 3 – Implementation & Pitch Preparation • Development of an implementation roadmap • Definition of milestones and next steps • Introduction to agile project management • Preparation of the final project presentation

Target: University students