Lumi For Innovation

Solve real problems fast and build Human-AI collaboration skills through structured, project-based sprints.

Adapted from a Stanford University programme

Start by defining the right problem, then 
shape the right solution.

We believe innovation is a learnable, 
teachable process, and that is empowering 
for people everywhere.

-Dr Christopher Shen
Stanford Professor & Lumi Co-Founder

Christopher Shen

What is an Innovation Sprint?

An Innovation Sprint is a short, facilitator-led programme where a small team tackles a real challenge and produces a tested concept.

Open to Everyone

Works for any background and 
skill level

Idea

Socratic and Empowering

 Facilitators guide thinking, 
not give answers


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Real-world and Practical

Every activity is tied to a 
live challenge

What you get

Tested 
innovations fast

Tested 
innovations fast

Move from a real challenge to a tested concept and early prototype in weeks.

Skills built

Skills built 
in the work

People learn by doing. Skills grow during the sprint,
not after it.

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Data-driven 
progress

Real-time feedback and evidence help teams improve quickly, with less guesswork.

Select Case Studies

QRDI X Iberdrola
Qatar

QRDI X Iberdrola

Lumi with QRDI and Iberdrola ran innovation sprints focusing on AI in Sustainability. Captured 50,000+ data points across the sprint, enabling real-time feedback and faster iteration. Participants reported strong skill growth in AI, research, prototyping, and teamwork, and most felt the pace and workload were well balanced. Overall, the experience was rated highly and felt rigorous, practical, and fun.

80+

Participants

9

Innovations

3

Internships

£12K

Prize Money
Expo City Dubai
UAE

Expo City Dubai

Lumi partnered with Expo City Dubai Foundation as the innovation partner for the Changemakers Academy, an innovation and entrepreneurship incubator for young innovators. The programme invited final-year students and fresh graduates from UAE universities to develop bold solutions to social and environmental challenges relevant to the UAE.

50+

Participants
Upskilled

16

Innovations
Created

10

New
Start-Ups
Skill Up North East
United Kingdom

Skill Up North East

Lumi partnered with CyberNorth launched Skill Up North East to build digital and AI capability across the region and improve employability. The campaign brought together college and university students, as well as individuals not in education, employment, or training, and prepared them for roles in sectors such as cybersecurity and financial services.

150+

Participants
Upskilled

52%

Female
Patricipants

12

Innovations
Created

Why Lumi?

repeat

Easy and
repeatable

A proven method you can run again and again, without heavy set-up or specialist knowledge.

Rigorous

Rigorous, yet
fun

Clear structure, fast pace, and real work. Serious outcomes, high energy.

Inclusive

Inclusive by
design

Anyone can contribute, regardless of role, background, nationality, or experience.

performance

Build high- performance teams

Use Skill Passports to spot strengths, identify gaps, and form teams with complementary skills.