Laboratory: Strategic Ai in Innovation Management

This lab explores how artificial intelligence can be applied to support innovation processes in organizations. Students will gain hands-on experience with AI tools and learn to assess their strategic, operational, and ethical implications. The course emphasizes practical applications in both corporate and entrepreneurial contexts.

Learning Objectives:
- To understand the role of artificial intelligence in innovation management and organizational processes
- To develop the ability to identify and evaluate AI-driven innovation opportunities in both corporate and entrepreneurial contexts
- To gain hands-on experience with selected AI tools and assess their strategic and operational implications
- To build awareness of ethical, legal, and data-related challenges associated with AI adoption

At the end of the lab, students will be able to:
· Apply AI tools to support innovation processes, including opportunity identification, analysis, and implementation
· Critically evaluate the impact of AI on business models, organizational practices, and competitive dynamics
· Translate AI capabilities into actionable business insights and value creation initiatives
· Recognize and manage key risks related to data usage, privacy, and ethical implications of AI