Horticulture Innovation Studio

Capstone Innovation & Incubation Course

Course Description

This course serves as the applied innovation capstone where students develop prototypes or venture models addressing real horticultural challenges.

Students must produce a validated prototype or enterprise model.

Objectives

Transform validated problems into solutions.
Develop working prototypes or business models.
Engage industry mentors.
Present solutions to expert panel.

Course Outline

Problem Refinement
Prototype Development
Field Testing & Validation
Business Integration
Final Pitch & Demonstration

Assessment

Prototype/Model – 40%
Feasibility Study – 30%
Industry Evaluation – 20%
Presentation – 10%