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BOOTCAMP 2024

IoT & AI FOR FRUGAL INNOVATION

6TH Edition
26 AUGUST - 13 SEPTEMBER 2024
Jesus College Cambridge (UK)

Community-centred innovation | Tech for good
Circular economy | Sustainable production

A full-immersion experience learning by doing together

Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma is proud to bring back to Cambridge (UK) our residential full-immersion Bootcamp:an intensive 3-week training course in IoT and AI designed in collaboration with industry partners.

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About Bootcamp

What is the Bootcamp?

An intensive 3-week programme of lectures, labs and project work to acquire technical skills and soft skills based on industry use cases. Tutoring and teamwork are essential parts of this team learning journey.

Industry Use Cases

We believe in project-based learning. The programme is entirely built on use cases provided by our industry partners. Participants work in teams to find innovative solutions to real problems.

Where is the Bootcamp?

The Bootcamp is be a full-immersion experience held at Jesus College at the University of Cambridge. This prestigious location allows participants to be in the centre of Cambridge close to all amenities. 

Programme

What We Provide

The IoT & AI Bootcamp 2024 program will focus on Frugal Innovation. Fully aligned with sustainability and

circular-economy principles, Frugal Innovation refers to the process of reducing the complexity and costs of

new products, methods and designs that are created for, with or by people in developing countries. Designed

in collaboration with academics and professionals, this is a short and effective 3 week course based on

experiential learning and practical activities.

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WEEK 1

Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals

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WEEK 2

IoT Fundamentals and Enabling Technologies

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WEEK 3

Hackathon

PITCH DAY

During the final Pitch Day on the 13th September each team will present their solution to a Jury Panel of industry experts. The team presentations will be followed by a formal Gala Dinner and the Award Ceremony.

Academic

The 120 hour programme includes:

• Tech Lectures (IoT & AI)
• Tech Labs with tutors
• Team Project Work
• Transferable Skills Training
• Business Lectures
• AI and Ethics

Academic Tutors

Guide all the labs after each lecture to ensure participants’ learning

Industry Tutors

Help the teams with their work to ensure the successful completion of projects

Transferable Skills Training

Communication and presentation skills, project management, leadership and teamworking skills

Business Studies

Benchmarking and Business Modelling

Who can participate?

Designed for undergraduate and graduate students (over 18 years old), post-graduate students, researchers, early-stage practitioners in engineering or computer science and young professionals that want to have an international experience and want to acquire IoT and AI skills in a professional environment.

The Bootcamp is designed for students, researchers and professionals who want to have a multi-disciplinary experience and want to acquire IoT and AI skills in close contact with industry partners.

To enroll in the Bootcamp, we strongly recommend that participants have:

B2

level or higher of English

Basic computing skills

and familiarity with at least one programming language

APPLICATION PROCESS

Application for admission to Bootcamp 2024 must be submitted no later than 11.59pm on 8th July 2024. Please refer to the Registration Guidelines on Bootcamp 2024 for the application procedure.

Scholarship

For eligibility requirements and scholarship application procedure, please refer to the Scholarship Guidelines on Bootcamp 2024. Please note, the scholarship application deadline is 30 May 2024. We particularly welcome applications from international participants and women in STEM.

Discover Bootcamp 2024: join our Q&A Session!

Save the date

Choose your preference in between these two dates by sending an e-mail to [email protected]:

16th

May

at 5.30 pm

Q&A - 16th May at 5.30 pm

This is your chance to get information, ask questions and gain insights directly from the project team.

30th

May

at 1 pm

Q&A - 30th May at 1 pm

This is your chance to get information, ask questions and gain insights directly from the project team.

Costs

A brief overview of the cost structure for the upcoming event. This table is designed to provide participants with a clear understanding of the financial commitments required.

Our goal is to ensure transparency and help attendees plan their participation effectively.

UCBM Regular
Course Only € 2.800,00 € 3.800,00
All inclusive* € 4.000,00 € 5.000,00

*All inclusive formula includes: accomodation in single room; breakfast; all courses, labs, & tutoring sessions; all hardware and technical equipment; Hackathon; group project work guided by academic and industry tutors; soft skills training sessions; attendance Certificate at the end of the course; networking opportunities with industry partners.
Not included: travel costs; laptop computer or use of computer lab facilities.

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Our Lecturers

Competent Instructors And Lecturers

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Taine Frederick

Chancellor

Alisha Kearns

Lecturer

26 August - 13 September 2024, 6th edition
Admission deadline: 8th July 2024
Start date: 26 August 2024
End date: 13 September 2024

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