MiniTRIZathon: Fast-Paced Innovation with TRIZ
TRIZ (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving) is a proven methodology for analyzing complex challenges and generating breakthrough solutions. The miniTRIZathon brings this approach to life in a dynamic, hands-on session that delivers real results in just a few hours.
What is miniTRIZathon?
Imagine solving a real-world industrial problem under the guidance of a TRIZ Master. Participants will use TRIZ tools to collaborate in teams, develop feasible solutions, and gain practical experience with this powerful innovation method.
What you’ll gain by attending miniTRIZathon:
- A clear understanding of TRIZ principles and how to apply them to real challenges
- The opportunity to solve a real industry problem in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Experience using a structured approach to develop creative and feasible solutions
- First-hand insight into the power of TRIZ for driving impactful innovation
Call for Problem Owners
Do you have a real technical challenge that needs solving? Submit your problem to miniTRIZathon and gain professional input from TRIZ Master Alex Lyubomirskiy, a globally recognized innovation expert.
During the event, Alex will analyze your submitted challenge and, with the support of TRIZ-trained participants, generate high-level conceptual solutions.
Key Information for Problem Owners:
- Submit your technical challenge at least one month before the event to Alex Lyubomirskiy.
- You and Alex will meet online (once or multiple times) to define the problem scope and outline solution requirements.
- The live miniTRIZathon session will run for 3.5 hours during the International TRIZ Conference (ITC-2025) in Jeju Island, September 25–27, 2025.
- All ideas and conceptual solutions developed during miniTRIZathon will remain the intellectual property of the problem owner.
Fees for Problem Submission:
- 1 problem: USD 3,000
- 2 problems: USD 5,500 (bundle discount)
- 3+ problems: Special pricing available upon request
- The problem owner’s logo will be featured in conference materials.
Previous miniTRIZathon Highlights (Graz, Austria, 2023)
Problem Owner: Nidec, Global Appliance
Challenge 1: Piston/Cylinder Leakage
- Issue: Gas escapes between the piston and cylinder
- Impact: Efficiency loss, reduced cooling capacity, increased energy use
Challenge 2: Suction Gas Superheating
- Issue: Heating of suction gas due to internal and external sources
- Impact: Decreased efficiency and cooling performance
- Sources: Hot shell gas mixing, heat transfer from suction muffler, motor/bearing losses
Challenge 3: Acoustic Emissions
- Issue: Compressor noise reduction
- Main Noise Sources:
- Gas flow/pulsation
- Vibration
- Transmission via structural, airborne, and gas path routes
Results
- A wide range of analytical and problem-solving tools were applied.
- Multiple solutions were developed, ranging from conservative improvements to radical innovations - including those involving a shift to entirely new action principles.
- All three problems were successfully addressed.
Conclusions
- The "Solve it on the Spot" format proved to be engaging for the audience and highly valuable for participating companies.
- This approach demonstrates strong potential for future application and is recommended for inclusion in upcoming TRIZ conferences.