Competition

hei_INNOVATION Ideas Competition 2026

Closed

This call is closed. The page stays up for reference; check the official page for the next round.

Organized by Heidelberg University's hei_INNOVATION, this ideas competition invites university members, researchers, students, and alumni to pitch innovative concepts with commercialization or transformation potential. Finalists receive pitch training, feedback, visibility, and cash prizes up to 2,000 euros for first place.

Key facts

Organiser
Heidelberg University
Deadline
March 31, 2026
Opens
January 15, 2026
Amount
€2,000 · Prize
Equity
None
Entry fee
Free to apply
Open to
Not stated
Stages
Idea, Pre-seed
Sectors
Any sector
Format
In person
Location
Heidelberg, Germany
Application languages
German, English

Verified on September 29, 2026 against the official page.

Facts are summarised from the official page and can change without notice. Always confirm the rules and deadline there before you apply.