frequently asked questions about the Roxbourg UrbanLabs

0. What’s the backstory?

Here is a quick overview of where we are and where we are going:

i. We deliver the high quality / flexible Roxbourg Professional MBA Programs:

:: The students can attend the seminars from anywhere via the Roxbourg Digital Learning Platform.
:: The students will be able to attend seminars by joining a local Roxbourg UrbanLab.
:: The students can travel to Switzerland to attend seminars and the graduation ceremony at the GoodFestival.

ii. Roxbourg is a pioneer of professional education:

:: We accredit the professionals as Roxbourg Fellows.
:: We authenticate the space to create Roxbourg UrbanLabs anywhere.
:: We certify the students who receive the Roxbourg Professional MBA degrees.

iii. What does success look like?

:: More sustainable ventures that focus on social, gender, and environmental equity.
:: More sustainable ventures which give opportunities to every person irrespective of their gender, race, etc.
:: More sustainable ventures that make a local impact but are global by design.

iv. What are our core capabilities?

:: GoodFestival, currently in the 8th edition, was launched in October 2016, is the world's biggest celebration of sustainable innovation - www.GoodFestival.ch
:: Roxbourg HYPR Accelerator was launched in July 2019 and is now supported by the State of Vaud. Our mission is to become the world’s biggest accelerator for sustainable innovators - www.Roxbourg.com
:: Roxbourg Professional MBA Programs were launched in February 2021 with over 50 Roxbourg Fellows and MBA students and now we are ready to expand - www.Roxbourg.mba

v. What’s next?

:: Authenticate Roxbourg UrbanLabs.

1. Why Roxbourg UrbanLabs?

Roxbourg UrbanLabs is the response to the needs of three stakeholders.

:: 50% - 70% of sustainable innovators find it challenging to raise funds.
:: 30% - 70% of public and commercial spaces are underutilized.
:: 70% - 90% of the world does not have equal access to education / work experience that leads to higher value skills.

2. What is the mission of Roxbourg UrbanLabs?

Our mission is to leverage the RULBOOK* to transform any space into a place of learning and create opportunities for all stakeholders.

*The RULBOOK is a design framework based on the insights and lessons learnt from 8 editions of the GoodFestival, the Roxbourg Institute of Social Entrepreneurship, the Roxbourg HYPR Accelerator and the Roxbourg Digital Learning Platform.

3. What is the step by step approch?

Invest in sustainable innovators / early adopters who are ready to start transforming any space they have access to into a Roxbourg UrbanLab (RUL) - with a step-by-step approach.

Step 0: Dialogue with innovators, students, and owners of space to evaluate the feasibility of a local Roxbourg UrbanLab.

Step 1: Collaborate with innovators to reimagine their space and create their business plan for their own Roxbourg UrbanLab.

Step 2: Support innovators to get accredited and secure their own Roxbourg UrbanLab license.

Step 3: Invest in creating their unique 12-week Roxbourg MBA+ Program based on their experience, vision, and their ambition.

Step 4: Co-launch their marketing campaign to reach the people they want to reach.

Step 5: Deliver Roxbourg Seminars / Jam Sessions and invite the innovators and their students to the GoodFestival where they have the opportunity to win Roxbourg Gold Medals, Good100 Medals, and Roxbourg Grants.

4. What’s next?

We are starting dialogues with everyone who wants to add new revenue streams to any space - schools, universities, hotels, offices, co-working spaces, incubators, accelerators, community centers, libraries, railway stations, art galleries, restaurants, shops, tea shops, cafés, night clubs (during daytime) - any space, anywhere. Join us >

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