May 10 and May 17: Co-Creation Workshop with Need-Knowers
This workshop will cover the fundamental theories of co-creation design and, together with Need-Knowers, will foster idea generation that transform problems into value through co-creation design.
Overview
Date and time
Sun, May. 10, 2026 - Sun, May. 17, 2026
Venue
EEI Building, 1st Floor, Midorigaoka Campus (in-person only)
Workshop details
[Session 1] Sunday, May 10, 2026, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
[Session 2] Sunday, May 17, 2026, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Language used
Japanese (English support available)
Capacity
20 participants
Eligibility
All students (undergraduate and graduate students)
*This workshop can be taken as part of the Entrepreneurship Course. Students are also welcome to participate in this workshop as a one-time attendee. Please see the website below and send your application.
（Please note that students in the medical & dental fields may only participate as a one-time attendee. Credits and points will not be granted.)
Main content
Session 1: Lectures on the theoretical background and practical methods in preparation for the “Co-creation Workshop with Need-Knowers” to be held on Day 2.
Session 2: Start with the voices of “Need-Knowers” who are actually facing problems, and all participants will delve into the issues, experiencing everything from idea generation to prototype creation.
This workshop is recommended for:
-Students who want to use their skills to solve social problems
-Students interested in 3D printers (to be used in the second session)
-Students interested in disability welfare, assistive devices, and social issues.
-Students interested in product design and manufacturing based on needs.
Facilitator
・2nd year doctoral student
Graduate Major in Engineering Sciences and Design, Department of Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering, School of Environment and Society, Institute of Science Tokyo
・First year master’s course student, Department of Technology and Innovation Management (Dual Degree)
・Research Fellow, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
・Research Topic:
“Developing a self-care independence support system for children with severe intellectual disabilities and their families through co-design”
- Center for Entrepreneurship Education
- Entrepreneurship Workshops offered at Leadership and Innovation Sectioni
- Center for Entrepreneurship Education Slack channel (Science Tokyo members only)
- Entrepreneurship (Leadership, Value Creation) Courses Slack Channel (Science Tokyo members only)
Leadership and Innovation Section, Center for Entrepreneurship Education