Competition

Ideas Competition 2026 for Research Results with Potential for Application

Closed

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

Organised by hei_INNOVATION at Heidelberg University, this ideas competition invites university members and recent alumni to submit innovative ideas across health, tech, and social/ecological impact categories. Finalists receive pitch training, present to an expert panel, and compete for cash and non-cash prizes.

Key facts

Organiser
hei_INNOVATION, Heidelberg University
Deadline
March 31, 2026
Amount
€2,000 · Prize
Equity
None
Entry fee
Free to apply
Open to
Not stated
Stages
Idea, Pre-seed
Sectors
Climate and energy, Deeptech and hardware, Healthtech, Social impact
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.