Design the change you want to see.

 

Gain the skills and experience you need to finally execute your sustainable ideas.

Our programs help you to attain the experience and skills necessary to become a professional creator and innovator for the Green Economy. You will gain knowledge in relevant fields such as digital technology, social innovation, circularity, regenerative development, and biodesign and will become fluent in your own creative process. You’ll leave empowered to self-direct your own learning and you will be able to conceptualize innovative projects that positively impact your community and the world. It’s time to develop your skills alongside real organizations and experts tackling real-life issues!

UPCOMING CHALLENGES

UPCOMING CHALLENGES

Regenerative Design
Summer Program

Location: Corna Imagna (BG), Italy
Start date: July 21st, 2024
Who: 21+

This 10-day program in the beautiful mountains of Italy focuses on collaborative design and regenerative thinking for a sustainable future. Students will work with experts to develop visionary solutions for a sustainable bioeconomy in the Valle Imagna region using biodesign, regenerative practices, and sustainability principles. The program includes lectures, workshops, field trips, and an opportunity to present ideas to local stakeholders.

Biomaterials Design Sprint

Location: Virtual
Start date: Coming soon

Petroleum-based products and the systems that support them are harming our planet, and biomaterials are a powerful tool for attacking the problem. This unique biomaterials e-course doubles as a design sprint, where you’ll develop and pitch your own sustainable project proposal to earn a cash prize!

Circular Design Challenge

Location: Virtual
Start date: 26th February, 2024

Linear design practices continue to deplete resources, generate excessive waste, and harm the environment, but you as an innovator hold the key to a more sustainable future. During this free challenge, you’ll be introduced to circular design principles and approaches.

Your mission: to design and present a circular product or system.

See what participants have to say.

  • "With the continuous support of my instructors, I learned about various topics relating to biomaterials and our path to creating a sustainable future. I even got to create my own sustainable product!"

    Harshita

  • "I felt that I was part of a vibrant community of peers and mentors with similar passions who were all working together towards common goals."

    Tino

  • "As a young person, being able to have my creative processes flow and think outside the box means everything. This program had me value the delicate balance our ecosystems crave, and inspired me to do more on a larger scale."

    Josephine

  • "Aula Future has exposed me to so many new experiences all with hands on activities, which is perfect if you’re a visual learner."

    Gina

  • "I got so much out of this program, I met new friends and learn to think in new ways. I would gladly do it again!"

    Stephen

  • "I was able to further my knowledge on the subject of BioDesign as well as make strong connections with my peers. I loved this program, and I am planning on doing it again!"

    Hanna

Student Projects.

Through Aula Future, participants learn to self-direct projects of deep interest and relevance. Our program results in new technologies, innovative products, and more. Find an archive of Aula projects here.

Resources.

Our students try not just to absorb knowledge but create it. Resources are generated through the research of the Aula family. Browse through articles, podcasts, videos, and other learning tools here.