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The Erasmus University Challenge is back! Do you have an entrepreneurial idea, startup, or just the drive to make impact? This is your chance to join a vibrant community of changemakers, connect with industry partners, and compete for prizes, coaching, and career opportunities.

The Erasmus University Challenge is the university’s first introduction to entrepreneurship, offering a platform for students to explore innovation and business development. This competition is open to all students from all universities - Bachelor, Master, PhD, and PDEng - who are eager to turn their ideas into reality.

As Erasmus University President Annelien Bredenoord said: “The university not only offers added value in education and research but also serves as a hub for entrepreneurship. Ideas and innovations born out of the Erasmus University Challenge create a real, lasting impact on society.”

In 2024 we helped hundreds of students improve their entrepreneurial skills. This year we are looking for the next innovative startup idea. More than just a competition, the Erasmus University Challenge is your platform to grow, pitch your ideas, and make a difference!

Register now for the Erasmus University Challenge 2025.

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Winners of the Erasmus University Challenge 2024

Why should you participate?


Showcase your idea or startup and let your entrepreneurial journey begin!

Connect and interact with the network and attend workshops and fun events.

Grow both your idea or startup and yourself personally.

Achieve new insights, skills, connection and various prizes!

Business cases get inspired and help partners with their challenges.

Career and internship opportunities with our partner network.

Why should you participate

Prizes

2nd Prize

Start-up Award

€5.000,-

1st Prize

Prototyping Award

€4.000,-

3rd Prize

Ideation Award

€3.000,-

Besides these prizes you can win the audience award (€1000,-) and many more such as co-working spaces, professional coaching to support further developing your idea and a year of free drinks!

News

Stay tuned for all the news about the Erasmus University Challenge!

Partners of the Erasmus University Challenge