Health and Sports Tech Academy

The SDU International Summer School will in 2026 offer courses in both Odense and Sønderborg, and you will be a part of a truly international learning environment giving you a network of friends all over the world. Use SDU International Summer School as a unique opportunity to combine studies with cultural experiences and travel. Be a part of one of the best learning environments in Europe and meet our inspiring professors who will teach you the latest within academics and research. Enjoy and explore the happy spirit of Denmark and take part in the lively programme of social and cultural activities in and around the cities of Odense and Sønderborg, arranged by the SDU International Summer School. All courses are open to Danish and international full-time students, exchange students and guest students. SDU offers all students enrolled in the SDU International Summer School accommodation service and visa service. Find information about what courses SDU Summer School offers, how to apply and much more at www.sdu.dk/summerschool. Health and Sports Tech Academy is an intensive two-week summer school where students from various universities explore value-creating innovation within health and sports technology. The course focuses on both intrapreneurship and entrepreneurship in private, public, and NGO fields. It provides participants with practical knowledge on identifying opportunities, developing products through early prototyping, and securing resources for their ideas. Participants build innovation skills in health promotion, injury prevention, rehabilitation, fitness, sports performance, and technology through user-driven design activities. The course includes trend analysis to identify business opportunities and the development of sustainable solutions in a dynamic environment. Participants can bring their own case or collaborate on cases provided in the course. Key focus areas include: • Understanding needs in the health and sports sectors • Utilizing creative techniques for idea generation • Building prototypes and viable business models to present to a jury The program is relevant to students in health and sports fields - such as physiotherapy, nursing, public health, sports coaching/training, engineering, and business - who aim for impactful careers. The course offers collaboration with the startup hub Sport Lab Copenhagen and engineering capacities from the World Playground Research Institute, guiding participants through the first prototyping phase. Experts from the DRIVEN research centre, focusing on successful behaviour change, will deliver guest talks. Level: Master | Offered in Odense | Offered by: Faculty of Health Science