IBPC creates an opportunity for students to work in a multicultural environment to develop a startup business plan by learning the Lean Launchpad methodology, Business Model Canvas, Go-to-Market strategies, and trendy technologies prior to the event. Actual competition is 10 days of intensive residential period where students are assigned teammates from partner universities with team-based coaching. Participating universities are T&M programs from HKUST, UIUC USA and UBT Germany. Instructor consent is required for this course.