International Development Sprint
Badge awarded to
Natalia Enova
Issued on 04 Jun 2026 by
Itä-Suomen yliopisto / University of Eastern Finland
Awarded for successfully completing a real-life development challenge in collaboration with a company as part of the Talent Hub Eastern Finland initiative, demonstrating the ability to apply professional skills, produce solution-oriented outcomes, and communicate results effectively.
The Talent Hub Eastern Finland network and activities are implemented jointly by the University of Eastern Finland, Karelia University of Applied Sciences, Savonia University of Applied Sciences, Riveria, Ylä-Savo Vocational College, and Savo Vocational College. The activities are co-funded by the European Union during the period 2023–2027.
Issuer
Itä-Suomen yliopisto / University of Eastern Finland
uef.badge@uef.fi
Criteria
The holder of this badge
has independently worked on a company-provided development challenge (approx. 50 hours), applying their expertise to analyze and address a real business need, and producing a structured report and presentation. They have demonstrated initiative, self-management, and the ability to deliver clear, practical outcomes and present them professionally during a company visit.
Contents
- Working on a real company development challenge
- Independent project work and self-management
- Understanding business needs and problem framing
- Applying academic knowledge in a practical context
- Producing solution-oriented outcomes
- Professional reporting and presentation
- Collaboration with a Finnish company
- Gaining insight into Finnish working life and business environment
