EDITION 2024
THE LEADING EUROPEAN ACADEMIC COMPETITION LIKE NO OTHER
STUDENTS AND ALUMNI,
WELCOME!
Join the #InnovaEurope2024 adventure, dedicated to impactful projects that address the challenges of our time.
With Innova Europe, we don’t just celebrate sustainable innovation; we reveal and empower those who lead it.
We believe you are the beacon of hope to drive change and enrich society as a whole. Don’t miss out. Rise to the challenge!
TAKE ACTION FOR ONE
OF THESE PURPOSES
ENVIRONMENTAL
TRANSITION
Accelerating the transition
Transitioning from a linear and resource-intensive model to a regenerative and environmentally respectful approach, promoting ecological balance and resilience.
UN SDGs covered:
→ Clean water and sanitation
→ Affordable and clean energy
→ Sustainable cities and communities
→ Responsible consumption and production
→ Climate action
→ Life below water
→ Life on land
EMPOWERMENT
& INCLUSION
Social progress
Contributing to empowering individuals, fostering strong community networks, and building a more equitable and inclusive world.
UN SDGs covered:
→ No poverty
→ Quality education
→ Gender equality
→ Reduced inequalities
→ Peace, justice, and strong institutions
HEALTHY
LIVING
Holistic well-being
Promoting a holistic approach to well-being, encompassing the physical, mental, emotional, and environmental aspects of health to support individuals in leading a healthy and fulfilling life.
UN SDGs covered:
→ Good health and well-being
HOW TO ENTER
TWO CATEGORIES, FIND YOUR FIT:
YOUNG HOPES
Idea stage
The Idea stage is for visionary entrepreneurs that are in their conceptual phase. Ideal for creators and innovators with groundbreaking ideas and/or technology, this category calls for proposals outlining the core concept, potential impact, feasibility, and the strategic roadmap for implementation.
Proposals should present:
Clear vision
Problem-solving approach
Unique value proposition
THE PRIZE
€5,000
RISING STARS
Startup stage
The Startup stage is for concepts beyond ideation, featuring a functional prototype or a basic version of a product or service. Submissions should include demonstrations of core features, user experience, initial feedback, and scalability potential.
Proposals are expected to:
Showcase progress
Lessons learned
Roadmap for further
development
Illustrate product’s
viability and market
readiness
THE PRIZE
€20,000
+ one year incubation
GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION:
Every proposal should be crafted by a team of maximum 5 students and/or alumni. At least one member of the team must be either a student or an alumni affiliate of one of the participating schools.
TIMELINE
MARCH
Submit your team application to your home school.
JUNE 3
National competition at your school, winner advances to next stage.
JUNE TO SEPTEMBER
Development of proposal supported by your school’s entrepreneurship hub.
SEPTEMBER 26
GRAND FINAL between all national winners at STATION F in Paris.
STATION F
AN ENERGETIC HUB WHERE INNOVATION SPARKS
GRAND FINAL
DARE TO PITCH YOUR VISION?
September 26, 2024
STATION F
Rendezvous at STATION F, the world’s biggest startup campus.
Pitching at STATION F is a one-time opportunity to be at the center of the international start-up scene.
TURN CHALLENGE INTO OPPORTUNITY
MANIFESTO
The world is facing with compelling challenges, hoping for solutions that lead us towards a brighter, more sustainable, and virtuous future.
In the pursuit of this noble quest, we gather the summit of European academic and incubators ecosystems to catalyze hope into impactful action for transformation.
Through innovative project ideas, we embrace the boldness, creativity, and collaboration of our talented students and alumni.
We believe they are the beacon of hope, the architects of tomorrow. And together, we aspire to defy the status quo, push the boundaries of innovation, and enrich society as a whole.
Innova Europe stands as the ultimate gateway for those who dare to excel, scale, and blaze the way forward.
“Where there is great power, there is great responsibility”
Sir Winston Churchill
WE ARE PROUD
TO PARTNER WITH
READY TO DARE?
Got questions? Reach out to our team: support@innova-europe.com