MBARCH ENTREPRENEURSHIP CHALLENGE 2022 - III EDITION
BRIEF
In a rapidly changing world, we need entrepreneurs who are capable of questioning everything around them and changing it for the better. They challenge the status quo—whether that’s in business, industry or society—and are able to orchestrate people, resources and processes around problem-solving visions. On their journeys, they innovate, seek a positive impact and build valuable businesses.
Spatial design activities and the vast global construction industry are also in the midst of a deep transformation—motivated, among other factors, by a shifting business culture, new technology, and urgent environmental and social pressures.
But for intrepid and creative minds — and designers are among the most gifted in this respect — changes ALWAYS imply OPPORTUNITY.
If you work in architecture, landscape, construction, urban design and planning, interior design, civil engineering or other related fields, this challenge is for you.
SCOPE OF WORK
communicating the problem you discovered to the world with eloquence;
explaining why there is an opportunity to create value and build a business around it.
Being a successful entrepreneur in this field requires applying spatial design creativity and skills that go well beyond spatial production itself. This entrepreneurial approach contributes to making our industry more impactful, diverse and rewarding for all.
Managing and motivating creative teams, optimizing operations to efficiently and profitably deliver good design, and dealing with complex projects with multiple stakeholders all imply numerous challenges.
This is one of the most urgent challenges of our time, and demands that humanity transforms all industries, regions and mindsets. We are still largely inefficient at reducing waste, soil and water pollution or energy investment in construction, and also make environmentally-poor design decisions.
Cities are arguably the greatest and most complex human invention. dysfunctional cities generate inequality, insecurity, unhealthy lifestyles and environments, wasted time and greater energy consumption, to name just a few problems.
Brick and mortar construction needs to evolve according to different contexts and regions, becoming more efficient and locally grounded. we need technology, prefabrication or new materials and systems.
Spatial design companies (including architecture firms) often use poor strategies and tools, and dedicate little time to communicating the value of design to society, attracting new clients and differentiating themselves in the market.
Calendar
Challenge Launch
Material submission
Jury deliberations
WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT
PRIZES
One (1) 1ST PRIZE will be awarded consisting of:
- Admission to IE Master in Business for Architecture and Design program for the 2023-2024 academic year.
- Scholarship worth € 10,000 towards the program tuition fees.
Two (2) 2ND PRIZES will be awarded consisting of:
- Admission to IE Master in Business for Architecture and Design program for the 2023-2024 academic year.
- Scholarship worth € 5,000 towards the program tuition fees
JURY
Jerónimo Van Schendel
Director of the Master in Business for Architecture and Design
nacho MATEO
Head of Growth & Branding Innovation at IE University and Vice President at South Summi
Winka Dubbeldam
Founder Archi Tectonics and Chair and Miller Professor of Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania Stuart Weitzman School of Design
FAQ
What do I need to deliver?
Fill in the form as requested. That’s all!
What we want you to do is share with us the problem you have discovered in your industry and would like to solve one day. Our questionnaire guides you through a series of questions, and your responses are your submission—no more, no less.
We want you to focus on the most essential part of the entrepreneurial journey, which is identifying a problem and framing its opportunity. The questionnaire is accordingly designed to help you focus on this. Nevertheless, you can demonstrate your creative potential at the end of the questionnaire, where you will have the opportunity to upload some initial ideas or reference points for potential paths to solve the identified problem.
Is this competition for me?
This competition is for young professionals who have two to 10 years of professional experience working in any field related to spatial design and/or construction. The competition is in English, since the Master in Business for Architecture and Design is taught only in English.
Where is the MBArch taking place and can I apply from any part of the world?
The MBArch is a blended program: the program is taught online for 15 months with two weeks spent in Madrid, two weeks in Amsterdam, and one week in London. Our students follow the online parts from their home countries, and travel to each destination for gatherings and activities as and when required. All of our students work while studying. Over 30 nationalities are represented in the program, and with 138 nations represented on campus, IE University is the most diverse campus in the world!