Product thinking
Train students to spot a real gap in the world and frame a problem worth solving — not just an app worth building.
OutcomeMIS
Challenge
2026
July 11, 12 & 19, 2026
Innovate for Impact — identify, logic, prototype. A three-day student innovation bootcamp by the Department of MIS at Paragon International University: 50 students in 10 squads frame a real problem, shape the solution logic, build a high-fidelity Figma prototype — and pitch it to industry judges.
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At a glance2026
- Theme
- Innovate for Impact
- When
- July 11, 12 & 19, 2026
- Format
- 3-day bootcamp
- Where
- Techo Startup Center
- Cost
- Free for students
<section> we aim to </section>
Five outcomes, measured for every cohort.
Beyond a certificate, beyond a prototype — these are the actual outcomes we build the whole season around.
3 days · 4 events · 1 finale
Problem–solution fit
Use research and empathy to validate the problem and shape a solution before any building begins.
OutcomeSystem & solution logic
Map user journeys and the logical steps of a technical solution so every prototype stands on real structure.
OutcomeHigh-fidelity prototyping
Get every team building a functional, interactive prototype that demonstrates how the solution works.
OutcomePitch & present
Prepare teams to deliver a professional pitch of their problem, logic, and prototype to a panel of industry judges.
Outcome<stats> season highlights </stats>
3.
Days of bootcamp
50.
Students recruited
10.
Teams formed
1.
Grand prize team
<section> the schedule </section>
Four moments that shape the bootcamp.
Jul 11pending
Day 1 · Discovery Phase
Squad formation, innovation training, and Training #1 — mastering user research to identify real-world problems.
Jul 12pending
Day 2 · Architecture Phase
Turning problems into logic — user personas, ideation, user flows, wireframing, and a Figma masterclass.
Jul 13–18pending
Development Week · Independent Build
The gap week — squads develop their prototype independently, with mentor check-ins to keep the build on track.
Jul 19pending
Day 3 · Pitching Day
Pitch coaching, two live pitching sessions before industry judges, and the awards ceremony.
<section> backed by </section>
The partners who make this free for every student.
<cta> registration closed </cta>
Three days. One unforgettable bootcamp.
Bring your idea. We'll bring the trainers, the starter kits, the venue — and the stage on Day 3.
BUILD
July 11, 12 & 19, 2026
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Team registration for MIS Challenge 2026 has closed — the squads are set. Follow the program as the bootcamp kicks off July 11.
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