hei_INNOVATION Ideas Competition 2025 for Research Findings with Application Potential

24 January 2025

Members of Heidelberg University can submit their innovative ideas for meeting economic, ecological and social challenges by 31 March

Innovative ideas and research findings with a great potential for exploitation or change are wanted for the Ideas Competition 2025 at Heidelberg University. The emphasis is on innovations that can contribute to solving problems connected with the economic, ecological and social challenges of our time. The contest has been advertised by hei_INNOVATION, the transfer agency of the university. It is directed to all members of Ruperto Carola. Prize money will be awarded for the three best ideas. The closing date for entries is 31 March 2025.

With the Ideas Competition 2025, hei_INNOVATION wants to provide a platform for presenting and further developing forward-looking innovations. Eligible to participate are students, researchers and staff of Heidelberg University, including from the Medical Faculties in Heidelberg and Mannheim. The competition is also aimed at alumni and alumnae who graduated no more than three years ago. Ideas can be put forward both by individuals and by teams. Each entry will be assessed by hei_INNOVATION and an external panel of experts from business, culture and research. 

After the preliminary selection, the finalists will receive professional pitch training and will present their entries during IMPACT DAY 2025 – a day for knowledge and technology transfer at Heidelberg University. There the three best ideas will be chosen and awarded prize money of 2,000, 750 and 250 euros. The applications can be submitted via an online portal. 

Workshops to develop ideas will be offered to those interested on 31 January, 19 February and 11 March 2025, taking place from 1 to 4 pm in the hei_INNOVATION HUB, Im Neuenheimer Feld 370. Registration is required via the online portal.

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