Project duration
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Project team
Company investment
Target audience
Submission deadline
* Project capacity is limited. Early submission is recommended.
Why Partner With KLU?
- Explore before you invest
Gain evidence-based insights before committing significant resources. - Gain fresh perspectives
Benefit from structured analysis and innovative thinking from talented KLU students.
- Turn insight into action
Receive actionable recommendations and a practical roadmap for your business. - Meet future talent in action
Work with high-potential students and identify future talent through real project collaboration.
6-Week Project Process
Align on objectives, scope and success criteria.
Students investigate the challenge through research, interviews and analysis.
Insights are translated into practical recommendations.
Results are presented along with a final report and implementation roadmap.
What Your Project Could Look Like
Every challenge is unique. Here is an example of a typical project and its potential deliverables.
Example Challenge
Should we enter a new European market with our digital logistics solution?
A company is considering expansion into a new European market and is seeking insights into customer demand, market dynamics, competitor activity, and potential partners.
Potential deliverables
- Market & competitor overview
- Customer & stakeholder insights
- Benchmark of comparable business models
- Strategic options and a recommendation based on agreed criteria
- First 90-day action roadmap
- Executive presentation & written report
Key Facts
Project team
- A selected team of 4-5 final-year KLU students
Duration
- 6 weeks
- From 27 Jan to 10 Mar 2027, from project kick-off to final presentation and deliverables.
Project effort
- Approx. 720-900 combined project hours.
- Equivalent to 6 ECTS per student.
- This includes preparation, research, teamwork, analysis and the final deliverables.
Company investment
- €5,000 fixed project fee
- Approx. 8 hours over 6 weeks.
- This includes a kick-off, access to selected data or stakeholders, a mid-project review, timely feedback and the final presentation. The exact effort depends on the scope of the challenge.
Working language
- All project work, communication, and deliverables are conducted in English.
Further Example Challenges & Outcomes
Projects can address a wide range of business challenges across functions and industries.
Operations & Supply Chain
Improving resilience, efficiency and performance.
Potential project outcomes:
- Analysis of key risks and vulnerabilities.
- Benchmarking of industry best practices.
- Identification of operational improvement opportunities.
- Prioritized implementation plan.
Sustainability & Impact
Reducing emissions while maintaining competitiveness.
Potential project outcomes:
- Assessment of current emissions footprint and reduction levers.
- Comparison of solutions and industry approaches.
- Evaluation of impact, costs and feasibility.
- Roadmap with quick wins and long-term opportunities.
Marketing & Customer Insights
Understanding customer needs and evaluating go-to-market opportunities.
Potential project outcomes:
- Analysis of market and customer needs.
- Customer research and stakeholder interviews.
- Evaluation of go-to-market options.
- Targeted marketing and engagement strategy.
Expert Guidance & Quality Assurance
Projects are supported by experienced faculty and industry advisors to ensure high-quality outcomes and practical relevance. Academic oversight is provided by Professor Austin Saragih, with additional guidance from Stephan Grabmeier and Maik Busse. Depending on the challenge, additional expertise from the KLU network can be brought in.
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