Academic staff across Europe are invited to apply for the Teaching Human-Centred Innovation training course, organised by the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) within the framework of the COPILOT project, supported by the EIT Higher Education Initiative.
Taking place from 28 September to 1 October 2026 at DTU’s Lyngby Campus in Denmark, this intensive four-day programme is designed for academics in engineering, STEM education, and related disciplines who wish to strengthen their ability to teach innovation in a rapidly changing world.
As technological, environmental, economic, and societal challenges continue to evolve, higher education institutions play a crucial role in preparing students to navigate complexity, uncertainty, and real-world problems. Human-Centred Innovation offers a powerful approach by encouraging students to understand people’s needs, analyse contexts, and develop solutions that create value for society before moving towards technical implementation.
Through a highly interactive, learning-by-doing format, participants will experience first-hand the innovation process their students would typically follow. Working in teams, they will explore the Double Diamond innovation framework, reflect on student-centred learning approaches, and discuss key aspects of innovation education, including creativity, collaboration, and student development.
By the end of the course, participants will have developed their own practical “how-to” manual for innovation teaching, tailored to their educational context and informed by the experiences, discussions, and reflections generated throughout the training.
The programme combines a preparatory online module with four days of on-site activities, including teamwork, plenary discussions, reflective exercises, and practical assignments. Participants will gain valuable pedagogical insights and concrete tools to support innovation-oriented learning within their own institutions.
Who Can Apply?
The course is open to academics who:
- Work in engineering, STEM, or related fields at European universities
- Expect to teach innovation-related content within six months following the course
- Are interested in integrating human-centred and student-centred approaches into their teaching practice
Places are limited and participation is application-based.
Important Information
📅 Course dates: 28 September – 1 October 2026
📍 Location: Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Lyngby Campus, Denmark
🌐 Language: English
💰 Course fee: Fully covered by COPILOT and the EIT Higher Education Initiative (travel and accommodation costs are not included)
📝 Application deadline: 7 June 2026
This training represents a unique opportunity for university educators to enhance their innovation teaching capabilities, exchange experiences with peers from across Europe, and contribute to shaping the next generation of innovators and changemakers.
Learn more and submit your application!