Do you have an innovative idea that could tackle a global or local challenge?
Ready to take the next step and turn it into a potential start-up?

Bring your idea to the EU-CONEXUS Innovation Contest 2026 and pitch it on an international stage!

Why join?
• Optional workshops to refine and strengthen your idea
• Online Pitch Event (Week of 11–15 May, 2026)
• Top 5 projects per category advance to the 2-day Live Pitch Event in Rostock (travel costs covered!)
• Prizes of up to €4,000

Deadlines:
• Step 1 – Initial Idea Submission (by March 29, 2026): Short project description
• Step 2 – Final Proposal (by April 19, 2026): Fully developed concept after the workshops

From a first spark to a live stage pitch in Rostock – this could be the start of your innovation journey.

Open to Master students, PhD candidates, and researchers from EU-CONEXUS universities.