COOi Studios designed and facilitated a 10-week innovation programme for the SATNAC Industry Solutions Challenge in partnership with Telkom. The initiative aimed to equip students with practical innovation and problem-solving skills by guiding them through a structured, milestone-based process to solve real-world industry challenges. The program combined masterclasses, mentorship, prototyping, and pitching to help participants develop market-relevant solutions grounded in human-centred design and technology.
The client wanted to elevate the quality of student-led innovation while exposing participants to practical innovation frameworks and market expectations. There was a need to turn diverse, raw ideas into user-aligned, viable product concepts.
Participants received expert guidance on user research, solution design, and storytelling. The initiative produced user-informed product concepts ready for potential incubation and positioned students for innovation careers.
•Delivered a full 10-week programme with milestone-based progression.
•Coached students in developing viable, user-aligned solutions.
•Created a learning ecosystem via content, tools, and expert mentorship.
•Culminated in a showcase where student teams presented polished concepts to industry stakeholders.
