International FutureCraft Week (BIP) at the IBA
FutureCraft: Designing Business with Additive Manufacturing
Target group: Prerequisites for participation is minimum 3rd 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: 1st 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.
"I’m excited to gain new perspectives on my field, as I believe people think differently across cultures."
"I’m excited to gain new perspectives on my field, as I believe people think differently across cultures."
Practical information
Location: International Business Academy, Havneparken 1, 6000 Kolding, Denmark.
Dates: 10-14 November 2025 (arrival on Sunday, 9th of November)
Registration deadline: 1st of October 2025. Please register HERE
Virtual component: End of October 2025
Credits: 3 ECTS
Price: 320€
Included in the price:
- Accommodation (5 nights, Sunday to Friday)
- Breakfast (x 5, Monday to Friday)
- Lunch (x 5, Monday to Friday)
- Dinner (x 2, Monday & Thursday)
Participants are kindly requested to bring traditional snacks/sweets/candy from their home country, for the ‘International Food Tasting’ that is included in participants’ presentations of their school and country.
Transportation
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.
Accommodation
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.
Meals
| 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) |
We advise you to bring your reusable water bottles with you. Clean drinking water is available from the taps on/off campus.
There will be vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available. If you have written that you have dietary restrictions (halal, gluten-free etc.) we will accommodate this as well as possible.
The IBA will open its own student bar on campus this Thursday evening. The bar will be open until 21:00. Each student gets two drinks included. Additional drinks will be available for purchase. Payment can be made in cash (Danish currency only) or by credit card.
(For those of you who are staying Friday night as well, the student bar is open from 12:00-17:00)
Campus Location
IBA has one campus located in the city centre of Kolding. It is only a 7-min walk from the main train and bus Kolding station.
Address: Havneparken 1, 6000 Kolding, Denmark
Opening Hours: 07:30 – 22:00
Virtual Component
Before the physical international week at the IBA you are scheduled two virtual sessions and one after the physical international week.
The online sessions are conducted through MS Teams. You will recieve the link via e-mail.
29th October 2025 at 16:00 – 17:30 CET – Intro Session 1
The online session will include:
- Introduction to the BIP
- Practical information
5th November 2025 at 16:00 – 17:30 CET – Intro Session 2
The online session will include:
- Presenting Lego challenges
- Team formation
26th November 2025 at 16:00 – 17:30 CET – Wrap-Up and Good Bye
The online session will include:
- Survey, Wrap-Up
Please note that it is mandatory to participate in all three virtual sessions
Programme
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 | 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 |
IBA Coaches
You can contact them if you have any questions about the academic part of the programme (assignments, timeline etc.).
Martin Møhl – MAMO@iba.dk
Senior Lecturer
Denis Royer – d.royer@ostfalia.de
Dean, Professor
If you have any questions, please write to us at studyexchange@iba.dk
Contact
| IBA International Office |
| studyexchange@iba.dk |
| Student & Staff Mobility |
| Ildikó Antal |
| ilan@iba.dk |
| +45 25 28 45 47 |
| Director, IBA International & Confucius Institute |