Are you ready to make a difference in society through innovative thinking?
Join us for the #ERUAiDeaThon2024 “The Alternative Entrepreneurship Challenge”!
What is it?
We are excited to announce our upcoming online #ERUAiDeathon2024, taking place on November 25-26, 2024. #ERUAiDeathon2024 brings together bright minds from across the ERUA network to address two critical social challenges through social entrepreneurial thinking.
Who can participate?
We invite all students, researchers, faculty and staff from ERUA members to participate. You can join as an individual (we’ll help you find a team) or as part of a team of 3-5 members. Participation of local stakeholders in your team is welcome.
What are the challenges we are trying to overcome?
We’re seeking innovative ideas in two primary areas:
- Migration, Exile & Refugees
- Democracy and Human Rights, Inclusion, Gender Equality
Why participate?
- Collaborate with diverse minds across Europe
- Develop innovative solutions to real-world problems
- Gain experience in social entrepreneurship and idea development
- Chance to win exciting prizes!
Prizes: The top two teams will receive:
- Travel to an ERUA member destination for further idea development
- A mentoring scheme leading to the ERUA Hackathon 2025
- Opportunity to present at the ERUA SUMMIT 2025 in Lesvos, Greece
How it works
- Submit your initial idea by November 4, 2024 (11:59 PM CET)
- Applications will be reviewed for adherence to Ideathon terms and conditions by November 7, 2024
- Selected teams will have the opportunity to collaborate with experienced mentors* to refine and/or merge their concepts on November 11-15, 2024
- Work with your Team and mentors* to improve your concept and develop the presentation of your final idea on November 18-22, 2024
- Present your final idea on November 25-26, 2024
- Winners announced on November 30, 2024
* Collaboration with mentors is suggested, but it is not obligatory.
How to apply
- Use the online application form
https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/erua-ideathon2024-submission-page
- Apply using your university email address (mandatory)
- You can submit up to 3 different ideas
Evaluation Criteria -Ideas will be assessed based on:
- Importance & Relevance
- Effectiveness & Feasibility
- Sustainability & Scalability
- Originality & Creativity
For more information, please read the Terms & Conditions document
Ready to apply? Fill in the online application form!
https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/erua-ideathon2024-submission-page
Don’t miss this opportunity to turn your innovative ideas
into social solutions! Join your ERUA fellows in shaping a better future!
For any questions, please contact the ERUA Local Coordinator at UAegean, Georges Strogylopoulos (gstrogylopoulos@aegean.gr) or the ERUA UAegean Office (erua-eui@aegean.gr).
