The hei_INNOVATION ideas competition offers members of Heidelberg University the platform to present and advance their own innovative ideas and research results with potential for exploitation or change. The focus is on the potential of the idea to generate impact and contribute to solutions for the economic, ecological and social challenges of our time. No categories are defined. Each idea will be evaluated by hei_INNOVATION and a panel of renowned experts from business, culture and research for its impact potential.

Students, scientists and employees of Heidelberg University, including the medical faculties Heidelberg and Mannheim and Heidelberg University Hospital, can participate. Ideas can be submitted by individuals or teams. 

Each competition entry will be evaluated by hei_INNOVATION and an external jury of experts from business, culture and research. The award ceremony for the ideas will take place as part of Impact Day 2024 at the University of Heidelberg.

• First application phase: Ideas can be submitted from now until 10 March 2024
• Start of the final selection process: 15 March 2024

Applications can be submitted via an online portal.

Further information can be found under Ideas Competition 2024 and on the website of the transfer agency hei_INNOVATION.