International “FutureCraft: Designing Business with Additive Manufacturing” Week (BIP) at the IBA

FutureCraft: Designing Business with Additive Manufacturing

Target group: Prerequisites for participation is minimum 3^rd semester of bachelor’s studies in business-related or design-related programs. No prior technical knowledge required.

Location: International Business Academy, Havneparken 1, 6000 Kolding, Denmark.

Dates: 10-14 November 2025 (arrival on Sunday, 9th of November)

Registration deadline: 1^st of October 2025. Please register HERE.

Virtual component: End of October 2025.

Credits: 3 ECTS

BIP project number: 2024-1-DK01-KA131-HED-000232084-5

Project description

The course explores how Additive Manufacturing (AM) and digital transformation can disrupt and redesign existing business models. It addresses both the technical possibilities and the strategic business implications of additive manufacturing across the product lifecycle, from design to production to sustainability assessment.

Participants will work in cross-professional and intercultural teams to solve real-world problems, applying knowledge from fields such as business model innovation, value chain management, cost efficiency, customer-centric design green technologies, and IPR and how to avoid “green Washing”

The course includes lectures, workshops, company visits, and collaborative project work. Students will design and prototype solutions that integrate AM technologies with viable business strategies.

Objective, and analytical output

The company defining the case seeks your insights into the potential impact of utilizing Additive Manufacturing as a relevant technology when considering time, profit and risk.

This will require an identification and assessment of relevant key factors throughout the value chain including factors like sustainability and Intellectual Property Rightss (IPR).

Learning Outcomes and Competencies Obtained from this Project

Understand the strategic relevance and impact of additive manufacturing.
Apply the Business Model Canvas to evaluate and adapt business models using AM.
Design and prototype products using AM principles with a focus on sustainability.
Evaluate cost-efficiency and profitability of AM across the product life cycle.
Identify and mitigate risks by utilizing AM when developing and launching new products.
Present and pitch innovative ideas professionally to stakeholders.
Enhanced communication and presentation skills.
Cross-disciplinary collaboration and cultural awareness.

Virtual Component

This introductory phase of our program is dedicated to:

Introducing models and theory used in the Project week (intro to Additive Manufacturing – the Business Canvas Model ).
Introducing Company Cases.
Forming Groups.
Debriefing app two weeks after finalizing the course.

The online sessions are organized in Microsoft Teams.

– The purpose of the week is to strengthen our international collaboration, intercultural understanding, and exchange of ideas.

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Billund Airport (BLL) is the closest airport to Kolding. There is a direct bus from the airport to Kolding (no. 166), but please note that bus transportation is not very frequent in the evening.

Copenhagen Airport (CPH) is about 2.5 hours away from Kolding, with frequent train and travel times.

You can use RejsePlanen to plan your journey/buy tickets, if you are using public transportation.

Health Care & Insurance

If you require healthcare, you will be asked to provide proof of insurance. Therefore, ensure that you have adequate coverage. Remember to take any necessary medication from home as well. If you have a Blue European Health Insurance Card, please bring it with you as well.

Currency & Payment

The official currency in Denmark is the Danish Kroner (DKK). Please note that the EUR is not accepted in shops/supermarkets.

Make sure you have organized several different ways to access your money in your home country before you arrive in Denmark. International credit or debit cards are accepted at most, but not all shops.

Weather

Mid-November in Denmark is usually rather cold. The forecast says that the temperature on the days of the international week should be around 5-10 °C during the day. Nevertheless, Danish weather is unpredictable, it might be sunny, it might rain or even snow (crossing fingers that it will not).

Please check the forecast and be prepared to dress accordingly. It is advised to bring a mix of warm and lightweight clothing, as well as a raincoat and waterproof shoes.

Arriving in Denmark

If you arrive by train or bus, you will usually come to the Kolding Train station.

If you are flying – the nearest airport to Kolding is Billund Airport.

The fastest way to get to Kolding from Billund Airport is by bus no. 166.

You can check the schedule for the bus 166 here. Remember to look at Billund Lufthavn – Billund – Kolding when travelling to the IBA. When travelling back, you need a schedule for Kolding – Billund – Billund Lufthavn. Note that there is also a separate schedule for Sundays and other weekdays.

The price for one ride is 74 DKK. You cannot pay by card on the bus, so please make sure you have cash to pay for the ticket or use the App called “Rejsebillet” (available in English) or use the ticket machine before exiting the airport terminal. See the screenshots below.

Taxis are rather expensive in Denmark, but if you come with the group, it might be an option to explore. Uber is not operating in Denmark.

If you are flying to Copenhagen Airport, you can buy the train tickets upfront on the official website here or at the ticket kiosks right at the Airport Terminal.

Another way you can buy bus ticket is upon arrival at Billund Airport (just before the exit at the terminal). You can also find information on the different routes and buses, where you can pre-purchase your ticket and pay with cash or by card at the automat – see below.

Kolding Hotel Apartments

Kedelsmedgangen 2,

DK-6000 Kolding, Denmark

https://www.koldinghotelapartments.com/

The rooms are pre-booked for participants of the international week. Students will be divided into apartments by gender, and each apartment has the capacity for six students (two in each bedroom), with a shared kitchen and bathroom. The accommodation is in downtown Kolding, around 1.5 km away from the IBA Campus (7-10 minutes’ walk).

Please remember that you get breakfast at the IBA, not at the hotel.

Your accommodation is booked from Sunday, 9th November 2025, 15:00 until Friday, 14th November 2025, 12:00.

You will need to check out of the hotel and take your belongings with you to the IBA on Friday morning, the last day of the programme.

If you want to arrive earlier/leave later than the indicated dates, you will need to make the accommodation arrangements on your behalf.

Please read the Hotel Rules:

CHECK-IN AFTER CLOSING HOURS (Arrival after 22:00)

Upon arriving outside the opening hours of the reception, your keycard will be placed in our safebox outside the reception.

The code for the safebox you will get by contacting the reception within the opening hours.

Outside the opening hours of the reception, you will be able to call the guard on +45 4017 5418.

ID

At check-in, all guests in the apartment must present a valid photo ID. If requested, the ID must also include an address. All guests are asked to fill in a form with address, name, nationality and other information. This is to fulfil the requirements in relation to current Danish legislation.

Inventory

As a tenant, you are responsible for the furniture in the apartment. In special cases, a deposit may be charged for the booking. This will be announced prior to arrival.

Quiet after 10 pm.

After 22:00 there must be peace and consideration must be given to the hotel’s other guests. Do you experience unnecessary noise and noise after 10 p.m., you can contact our guard on tel. 40 17 54 18

Non-smoking apartments

All the hotel’s apartments are non-smoking apartments. Smoking must take place outdoors. Use the outdoor metal ashtrays or borrow an ashtray at reception.

Internet Access

Free Wi-Fi is available at the hotel, and access will be provided by the hotel reception.

On campus, free Wi-Fi is available. You will be provided with the login information upon arrival.

9th November, Sunday

Time

Location

Activity

From 15:00

Kolding Hotel Apartments

Kedelsmedgangen 2A, 6000 Kolding

Check-in to the hotel

10th November, Monday

Time	Location	Activity
07:30	Kolding Hotel Apartments	IBA students will meet you at the reception
08:00 – 08:45	IBA Canteen	Breakfast at the IBA
08:45 – 09:15	IBA	Register & Meet Group
09:15 – 10:00	IBA	Welcome & Intro
10:00 – 11:45	IBA Room	Wallet Case
11:45 – 12:30	IBA Canteen	Prototype Workshop
12:30 – 13:30	IBA Room	Lunch Facilitator Check-in
13:30 – 15:00	IBA Room	Assignment: 1st prototype / Conceptualise
15:00 – 15:15	IBA Room	Coffee Break
15:15 – 17:00	IBA Room	Danish Culture with Anatolie Cantir & Wrap-up
17:00 – 17:30		White Space Time: Optional time to meet up in your group Facilitator Check-in
From 17:30	Asian Restaurant Sydbanegade 2A, 6000 Kolding	International Welcome Dinner with Chinese flavour We ask you to arrive directly at the restaurant on time, by 17:30 sharp.

11th November, Tuesday

Time	Location	Activity
07:30 – 08:00	IBA Canteen	Early Breakfast at IBA
08:15	Near IBA	Departure for Lego in Billund, by bus
09:15 – 11:00	Lego, Billund	Lego Company Visit
11:15		Departure for Kolding, by bus
12:30 – 13:30	IBA Canteen	Lunch Facilitator Check-in
13:30 – 15:15	IBA Room	Assignment: Customer and Requirements Perspective
15:15 – 16:00		Coffee Break Wrap-up
16:00 – 17:30	IBA	White Space Time: Optional time to meet up in your group Facilitator Check-in

12th November, Wednesday

Time	Location	Activity
08:00 – 08:30	IBA Canteen	IBA Canteen
08:30 – 09:15	IBA Room	Intro WS 1–4
09:15 – 10:00	IBA Room	Workshop 1–4
10:00 – 10:15		Coffee Break
10:15 – 12:30		Assignment: Product Refinement (inclusive WS 1–4)
12:30 – 13:30	IBA Canteen	Lunch Facilitator Check-in
13:30 – 14:15	IBA Room	Interim Presentation in Speed Date Format
14:15 – 15:20		Prototype I
15:20 – 16:00		Coffee Break Wrap-up
16:00 – 17:30		White Space Time: Optional time to meet up in your group Facilitator Check-in

13th November, Thursday

Time	Location	Activity
07:30 – 08:00	IBA Canteen	IBA Canteen
08:30 – 11:45	IBA Room	Consolidate Prototype I
11:45 – 12:30		Interim Presentation in Speed Date Format
12:30 – 13:30	IBA Room	Lunch Facilitator Check-in
13:30 – 14:00	IBA Room	Pitch Basics
14:00 – 15:20	IBA Room	Pitch & Prototype Refinement
15:20 – 16:00		Coffee Break Wrap Up
16:00 – 17:30	IBA	White Space Time: Optional time to meet up in your group Facilitator Check-in
17:30 – 22:00	IBA Canteen Area	Pizza, Beer and Prototypes

14th November, Friday

Time	Location	Activity
08:00 – 08:30	IBA Canteen	Breakfast at IBA
08:30 – 10:00	IBA Room	Finalise Prototype & Pitch
10:00 – 10:15		Coffee Break
10:15 – 12:30	IBA Room	Final Presentation & Feedback
12:30 – 13:30	IBA Canteen	Lunch Facilitator Check-in
13:30 – 14:15		Retrospective & Wrap-up

If you have any questions, please write to us at studyexchange@iba.dk

Contact

International department / International afdeling

IBA International Office

studyexchange@iba.dk

Student & Staff Mobility

	Breakfast	Lunch	Dinner
Monday, 10th November	Provided by the IBA	Provided by the IBA	Provided by the IBA
Tuesday, 11th November	Provided by the IBA	Provided by the IBA	Own expense
Wednesday, 12th November	Provided by the IBA	Provided by the IBA	Own expense
Thursday, 13th November	Provided by the IBA	Provided by the IBA	Provided by the IBA
Friday, 14th November	Provided by the IBA	Provided by the IBA (take-away)

International “FutureCraft: Designing Business with Additive Manufacturing” Week (BIP) at the IBA