University of Groningen Impact Challenge
What is the 'University of Groningen Impact Challenge'?
The University of Groningen Impact Challenge offers students a platform to develop innovative, entrepreneurial ideas related to societal issues. The University of Groningen Impact Challenge stimulates innovation and business for impact. With the help of a broad range of experts in the field, you will co-create and transform your idea into a viable business plan or start-up!
Throughout the competition, you develop entrepreneurial skills during workshops and brainstorm sessions with like-minded students. On top of that, you will be able to meet coaches from both educational and corporate environments in several networking events. In short, the University of Groningen Impact Challenge is the perfect opportunity to start your entrepreneurial journey and expand your network!
Want to expand your network and develop your entrepreneurial skills? Join the Challenge!
Why participate?
- Develop innovative thinking and entrepreneurial skills
- Collaborate with corporates and government to make an impact
- Launch your innovation with expert support
- Join workshops and events
- Perfect for your network
- Boost your CV and win exciting prizes!
Time investment
The University of Groningen Impact Challenge covers 5 months, to give you enough time to work on your business plan. In these months you will follow several workshops, a Meet & Greet Event, a Speed Date Event and the Grand Finale. Apart from these events, the time you invest in your project is up to you.
- Kick-off December 16th
- Workshops February
- Speeddates March 4th
- Finale May 8th