Overall rules:
All students of Maastricht University, Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, Fontys and HAS can apply (bachelor, master, PhD, PDEng).
Participation is free of charge.
Graduates can apply if graduated after June 2022
A team may have a minimum of one and a maximum of seven members.
An individual cannot apply with more than one team.
A team cannot apply multiple times (one team, one project).
The final placement of projects in categories will be done by the Maastricht University Challenge organization.
PhDs and PDEngs can participate either in the Prototyping or Start-up category.
Do you have a cool business idea, a solution for a contemporary or future problem or perhaps a vision that you want to make more concrete? Work on your value proposition and make that next step to a business model canvas or a prototype and compete for the Ideation Award!
REQUIREMENTS (AT LEAST 1 OF THE OPTIONS BELOW):
Are you already beyond the ideation phase and are you working on (or possess) a prototype, scale model or a business model? Are you ready to take the next step to a Minimal Viable Product and a complete business plan? Then compete for the Prototyping Award!
REQUIREMENTS (AT LEAST 1 OF THE OPTIONS BELOW):
Are you ready to start doing business? Use the UM Challenge platform to pitch your business idea to our network of partners and establish new collaborations that can benefit your business. Compete for the Start-up Award and create maximum impact!
REQUIREMENTS (AT LEAST 1 OF THE OPTIONS BELOW):
UM postal address
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The Netherlands
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