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As a crucial component of Syntegrative Education, X3 Co-Venture is excited to introduce an exclusive Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) project on campus - the Unmanned Boat Operation Programme! This programme aims to further guide and support students’ innovative and entrepreneurial activities, stimulating every XJTLUer’s enthusiasm for participation and entrepreneurial potential.
Two autonomously passenger boats will be used as the entrepreneurial base, to be planned, operated, and managed by student teams. Through this real entrepreneurial project, students will gain valuable hands-on experience, operate million-level project, quickly accumulate core professional skills and deepen their understanding of entrepreneurship and management.
Currently, these two autonomous passenger boats are nearly ready. We are looking for brave and bold XJTLU students to join us and to embark on a new chapter of aquatic entrepreneurship!
Project details
Name: Steering Towards the Sails of Tomorrow! -the Unmanned Boat Operation Programme!
Target Participants: XJTLU students with passion for innovation and entrepreneurship
Submission Deadline: 15 November, 2024
On-site Presentation: 30 November, 2024
To help understand the project details, X3 Co-Venture will hold a project briefing session. At the meeting, a detailed introduction to the project and answer questions will be provided. Moreover, students will have the opportunity to find like-minded peers on-site to form teams and brainstorm ideas together.
Time: 7 November, 2024, 14:00
Location: X3 Co-Venture, Building C, XEC
Speakers:
1. Dr Mikhail Zenchenkov,
Director of X3 Co-Venture, Associate Professor of Practice, Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Hub
2. Dr Zhi Jian Sun, CEO of Cross Ocean (Suzhou) Technology Co., Ltd., AI Algorithm Engineer, Ph.D. from Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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Basic Information
Description: 2-story modern looking spacious boat
Use case: furnished to ready for use as floating super market, water cafe, karaoke, space for business and casual meetings, parties/celebrations, conferences, etc.
Capacity: 20-30 people
Square: 20 sq.m
OceanX
Description: 1-story tour boat
Use case:water sightseeing, small-scale water gatherings, small conferences, etc.
Capacity: 6-8 people
Square: 8 sq.m
FreeX
* The final information about the unmanned boats will be
subject to actual circumstances.
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Highlights
Practical Experience: With the support of university, students can confidently and boldly express their creativity, focusing on exploration and practice to experience the real process of business operations.
Comprehensive Support: We provide one-on-one guidance, hands-on assistance, and financial support throughout the project.
Career Development: The rich life experience gained lays a solid foundation for future employment, further education, and long-term career planning.
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Requirements
1. Interior design concept: aesthetics and theme, efficient use of space, modern style and furniture, material selection, environmental considerations.
2. Business concept: Brief description of the unmanned boat, focusing on its potential and unique benefits tailored to passengers, eg café, cultural tourism, leisure, etc.
3. Target market and market needs: Identify specific needs and preferences of internal and external customers, such as affordable pricing, appealing activities, etc.
4. Products and services: Detailed list of service offerings, highlighting any specialty or signature items.
5. Pricing and sales forecast by the category of the product.
6. Facilities and Equipment: Detailed list of necessary facilities and equipment, including costs and potential suppliers.
7. Daily Operations: Description of daily operations, including hours of operation, staffing needs, and supplier relationships.
8. Promotion and Advertising: Plan for promoting the unmanned boat through social media, partnerships with student organizations, on-campus and off-campus advertising.
9. HR: main team members roles and profiles + additional staff: admin, legal, account, lifeguard and so on.
10. Financials: P&L statement format: 1 year projection.
11. Management Structure: proposed key management team members to manage and operate the business according to the proposed business concept.
12. Others: Teams must consist of at least 2 members; business plans can focus on a business on the boat; teams can add additional content to their business plans as needed.
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Evaluation Criteria & Code of Conduct
Submissions will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
Innovativeness: 25%
Operational Feasibility: 25%
Return on Investment: 25%
Practical Implementation & Risk Management: 10%
Team Stability and Sustainability: 15%
To ensure fairness and professionalism, all participants must engage in the activity with integrity and professionalism. Cheating and any form of harassment are strictly prohibited.
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Important Dates
Submission Deadline: 15 November, 2024
Announcement of Winners: 25 November, 2024
On-site Presentation and Award Ceremony: 30 November, 2024
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Awards
First Prize: can manage and operate the big boat with percentage of profit
Second Prize: can manage and operate the small boat with percentage of profit
Third Prize: 1000 RMB shopping card
Best Popularity Award: 200 RMB shopping card (voted on by audience among winning teams during the on-site presentation)
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Counted towards PDP hours
Submit Your BP – 10 Hours
Win the Prize – 30 Hours
Operate the Boat – Even More
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Registration
Don't forget to submit your proposal by 15 November and get ready to take the first step in launching a wave of innovation on campus!
Contact us：
CoVenture@xjtlu.edu.cn,
Mikhail.Zenchenkov@xjtlu.edu.cn,
Xiaoya.Jiang@xjtlu.edu.cn.
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