Competitions / Innovation Trainings and Competition at NUACA
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From 25 February to 16 March 2026, within the framework of WP4 of the Erasmus+ LISS24 project (T4.3 Organizing Innovation Courses and Competitions), a series of lectures on the topic “Generation of Innovative Ideas” was launched at the National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia. It was run until March 16 of 2026 and ended with the competition held at the NUACA in two rounds (respectively on March 25 and March 27 of 2026). The purpose of this course was not only to impart basic knowledge about innovative business ideas to students, but also to develop students' creative thinking, allowing them to identify consumer problems and generate ideas aimed at solving these problems. An interactive teaching method was used for training implementation. The training materials were developed, including didactic materials intended for interactive learning. Didactic materials included the following: printed materials, various information materials (PowerPoint presentations), photos, pictures, game and interactive materials, roleplaying games, digital and practical materials. The lectures were conducted with the participation of the NUACA local person who is responsible for the quality assurance of all events implemented within the LISS24 project. This report is a confirmation that the training course was conducted qualitatively and in accordance with the set objectives.

The training on the course "Innovative Business Ideas Generation" was completed by two phases of the competition: respectively on March 25 and March 27, for business ideas developed by the course participants. Six teams of students participated in the final round of competition, each of which presented its business idea using the CANVAS business model. The presented business ideas were evaluated by the eight-member committee according to pre-developed criteria. As a result, 3 participants were recognized as winners in the first, second and third places. All participants were awarded by the certificates of participation.