UvA Impact Challenge: We’re Live!
Turn commitment into results
If you want to stand out in the UvA Impact Challenge, the workshops are where it happens.
These are not optional extras — they are your biggest opportunity to gain an edge. By actively participating, applying the insights, and showing your commitment, you don’t just improve your idea, you earn bonus points within the contest.
And more importantly: you show the organisation and partners that you are serious.
The teams that consistently show up, engage, and put the learnings into practice are the teams that stand out in the selection process. This is where dedication becomes visible, and where good ideas turn into strong, validated concepts.
At the same time, the workshops give you direct access to experienced professionals who will help you sharpen your business model, validate your concept, and accelerate your growth.
Register nowJoin the workshops!
Earn bonus points
Active participation counts directly toward your final score.
Expert guidance
Work directly with experienced professionals on your concept.
Accelerate your growth
Sharpen your business model and validate your concept faster.
Teams joined
127
Your next moves
- Attend workshops consistently
- Prepare for the Speeddate Event
- Use chat to connect with partners
To all teams:
Be bold. Be curious. Build with purpose.
Let’s create impact.
What an incredible start to this year’s UvA Impact Challenge!
With 127 teams joining, the ambition in this year’s cohort is undeniable. From sustainable innovations to social impact ventures, the ideas are bold and the energy is high.
But the Kick-Off was just the beginning.
What’s next?
Over the coming weeks, your focus should be clear: learn fast, build smart, and stay engaged.
The workshops will play a key role in this. Use them to strengthen your concept and position yourself ahead of other teams.
Alongside this, the upcoming Speeddate Event offers you the chance to connect with professionals, partners, and mentors. Ask sharp questions, gather feedback, and expand your network in a high-impact setting.
Let’s connect
Your dashboard is now live, and the chat is open.
Login to your dashboardThis is your moment to reach out to partners, gain insights, and move your idea forward faster. The more proactive you are, the more you will get out of this journey.
The Kick-Off was powerful, now it’s time to build.
To all teams:
Be bold. Be curious. Build with purpose.
Let’s create impact.
About the UvA Impact Challenge
The UvA Impact Challenge provides a platform for students to showcase and develop their innovative ideas, related to societal and entrepreneurial issues. As participant you will be supported by coaches from the industry in making real progress in realizing a viable business plan. It is the perfect opportunity to connect with partners and broaden your network for the future!
The contest is an entrepreneurial and innovation competition for all students at the University of Amsterdam. The University of Amsterdam initiated the contest to bring the academic institution, students, government institutions, companies and organisations together in a community where innovation, entrepreneurship and co-creation are key.
Students are encouraged to pitch their creative ideas and projects and further develop them into a feasible concept. Community building and co-creation with the business community is essential for this and of great added value for students at the University of Amsterdam as for companies and organisations belonging to the partner network.
Why participate?
Start your own entrepreneurial journey
Your road to success is in your own hands. But, that doesn’t mean that the UvA Impact Challenge can’t kickstart your journey!
Work together with leading companies
With our grand and amazing partner network, this challenge is the best solution to finding companies to work with, on a global scale.
Participate in events and win prizes!
From our kick-off event all the way to the finale, are you in for the challenge of your life? Present your bright ideas and find out.