21 August 2026 • Free • English
Prototyping – YES Workshop am FZ Jülich
How can you test an idea early before investing too much time in the wrong direction?
Start
6th October 2026 07:00 AM
End
6th October 2026 09:00 AM
Location
Forschungszentrum Jülich
Contact
In this YES-based workshop, you will learn how rapid prototyping helps make ideas tangible and gather useful feedback. The focus is not on building a perfect product. It is about identifying the critical function of your idea and finding a simple way to test it with users, partners or stakeholders.
You will explore methods and examples for creating early prototypes that support better conversations and clearer decisions.
This workshop at a glance
- Language: English
- Location: Forschungszentrum Jülich
- Target group: Researchers at FZJ
- Format: On-site workshop
What you will learn
- The basics of rapid prototyping
- How to identify the critical function you need feedback on
- Methods and examples for creating simple prototypes
Who should attend
This workshop is for FZJ researchers who want to make an idea more concrete, prepare for early feedback or understand how prototyping can support transfer and innovation processes.
About our YES Workshops at FZ Jülich
The YES-based workshops at FZJ help researchers discover the innovation potential in their own work and take first steps towards application, transfer and impact.
Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Registration closes one week before each workshop.
About The Trainer
Dr Vanessa Leffler completed her doctoral degree at Forschungszentrum Jülich in 2020 and has been shaping Innovation Education in Innovation Management ever since. She further develops the JUICE Program, initiated InnoSuper and is a certified YES trainer. Within the JuDocS Transferable Skills Curriculum, she leads the course “Innovation & Entrepreneurship”. She also designs tailored workshops for institutes and research teams that want to explore how scientific knowledge can move towards application, transfer and impact.
Upcoming YES Workshops at FZ Jülich
All workshops can be attended individually or as a series.
Last Modified: 30.06.2026