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TECH TALENT PROGRAM

FOR STUDENTS

LEARN. APPLY. EXCEL.

TECH TALENT PROGRAM

Theory or practice? Why choose when you can have both by joining our Tech Talent Program!

The Tech Talent Program is a 10-week initiative designed for bachelor’s and master’s students like you, studying computer science, coding, machine learning, IoT, engineering, or business development at universities in Berlin or Brandenburg. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and collaboration, giving you the chance to work directly with industry experts to tackle a practical challenge that you’ll select as part of your application. You can find out more about this year’s challenges and the companies that run them here.

THIS IS THE

TECH TALENT PROGRAM

During our 10-week program, you’ll expand your theoretical knowledge, gain hands-on experience, tackle corporate challenges, and position yourself for future job opportunities. And the best part? Our program is certified by BMWK, de:hub, and MotionLab.Berlin. Apply to join the next batch and be part of this incredible opportunity—complete with mentoring, access to machinery, workshops, and more—all entirely free of charge!

KEY DATES & PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Key Dates – Next Batch

Application phase:
15 September – 15 October, 2024

Selection phase:
16 October – 25 October, 2024

Program duration:
4 November, 2024 – 30 January, 2025

Tech Talent Program Overview

Program starts: 4 November, 2024

Part 1: A 2-week boot camp focused on building essential skills. Workshops will cover 3D printing, laser cutting, milling, design thinking, agile project management, prototyping, testing, iteration, and more.

Part 2: A 7-week phase dedicated to the challenge you applied for. You’ll work with industry professionals to solve a real-world problem while gaining hands-on experience. This phase also includes additional workshops, masterclasses, and personalized mentoring.

Part 3: On Graduation Day, you’ll present your project, receive an official certificate, and be added to our talent pool.

Find all information on our corporate challenges here.

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LEARN FROM A WIDE RANGE OF

INDUSTRY EXPERTS & COACHES

Diverse expertise, combining both theory and practical experience, along with forward-thinking and a drive for innovation, have always been at the core of quality education. With this in mind, our Tech Talent Program emphasizes direct learning from industry experts, offering firsthand knowledge and hands-on experience. After completing the program, you’ll be equipped with the skills and confidence to continue developing your potential as a promising young professional in IoT prototyping and similar fields.

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Merijn Sanders

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THE TECH TALENT PROGRAM

IS SUPPORTED BY

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The IoT Talent Program is supported by the Deep Tech Hub in Berlin.

ANY QUESTIONS?

TECH TALENT PROGRAM FAQS

  • You are a bachelor’s or master’s student at a university in Berlin or Brandenburg (bachelor’s students should be at least in their 4th semester).
  • You are studying computer science, coding, machine learning, IoT, engineering, or business development.
  • You are committed to participating in the boot camp, workshops, and tackling a challenge during the 10-week program.

Not sure if you’re a perfect fit for the Tech Talent Program? Go ahead and apply anyway!

In the 2-week boot camp, you’ll acquire essential skills including 3D printing, laser cutting, soldering, milling, prototyping, project management, and design thinking.

Afterward, you’ll take part in a hands-on IoT challenge with other students. This program is well-suited for aspiring engineers, IT experts, and IoT professionals, but students from other fields will also gain valuable skills.

Speaking from our own experience, we know how important it is to gain practical skills and know-how during your studies in order to be able to successfully enter the job market. In order to make this step even more straightforward, we have another highlight for you: our corporate challenges, straight out of the practice of our corporate partners, on which you can work together with other students out of our program.

Find all information on the corporate challenges in the following document.

The application phase for our next batch has ended. Are you interested in the program or other opportunities at MotionLab.Berlin? Get in touch with us here.

P.S. We also offer discounts for students on our membership. Click here for more information.

If accepted into the program, you will need to achieve several key milestones:

  • Attend the mandatory onboarding sessions at MotionLab.Berlin.
  • Participate in at least 2 of the offered machine workshops.
  • Engage in regular mentoring and coaching sessions.
  • Attend at least half of the Keynote sessions provided.
  • Actively work on a chosen challenge throughout the program, meeting the milestones outlined above.

The program concludes with Graduation Day, where you will present your projects and solutions to a jury, community members, and our extended network. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate and join the MotionLab.Berlin alumni network.

Yes, teams of up to 5 people can apply together, provided that all team members select the same challenge.

Participants are expected to invest approximately 10 to 15 hours per week in solving challenges, attending Keynote sessions, and participating in bi-weekly mentoring sessions.

Yes, attendance is mandatory. To successfully complete the program, you must attend at least two of the machine workshops offered by MotionLab.Berlin and 75% of the scheduled events.

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