i4X, or Innovating for X, is an OIC-led program series designed to bring multidisciplinary student teams to collaborate on disruptive solutions to real-world challenges across different sectors. Currently, The Basement offers the following tracks:
Innovating for Industry (i4I)
Innovating for Society (i4S)
Innovating for Government (i4G)
Past partnerships include JLabs, Radicle Science, City of San Diego, and San Diego Zoo. The program is open to all undergraduate and graduate UC San Diego students seeking a dedicated focus on creative problem-solving through the lens of entrepreneurship.
All current UC San Diego students (both undergraduate and graduate)are encouraged to apply.
Course Description
i4X is a two-quarter-long program designed to bring multidisciplinary teams of students together to create disruptive solutions to real-world challenges provided by regional and national partners (e.g., large corporations, small and medium enterprises, governmental agencies/ municipalities, and non-profit organizations).
Participants in the i4X are encouraged to think broadly about the disruptions and challenges they see around them, those that affect a large number of people, and those that provide the greatest opportunity for impact.
The course learning objectives are:
Understand Lean Startup Principles
Understand how to solve complex problems
Understand entrepreneurial mindset and models
Understand design thinking and ideation
Understand how to develop a prototype of the solution
Understand how to communicate and lead the project
Why You Should Join
Unique opportunity to have hands-on experience solving complex real-world problems curated by regional community partners
Fine-tune career readiness skills in an experiential learning environment
Strengthen problem-solving and communication skills
Opportunity to network with Basement mentors and community partners
Regular check-in meetings with the team, challenge partner, and Basement staff
Attend in-person workshops, class lectures, group meetings, and events
Participate in team presentations and The Basement’s end-of-the-year showcase in Spring Quarter
A full listing of program requirements will be available in Canvas for admitted participants
Time Commitment
This is a fast-paced course! The program includes assigned reading/videos, and in-class lectures/discussions, and group meetings. Participants are required to attend a kickoff meeting with challenge partners in November.
UC San Diego has an official record called the Co-Curricular Record (CCR) which highlights student involvement and achievements in opportunities beyond the classroom. The i4X program is CCR approved.
How to apply: Students can request the Co-Curricular Record (CCR) along with their academic transcript through the Registrar or print an unofficial PDF copy through theCCR Portal.
i4X, or Innovating for X, is an OIC-led program series designed to bring multidisciplinary student teams to collaborate on disruptive solutions to real-world challenges across different sectors. Currently, The Basement offers the following tracks: 