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A Fresh Start for Bold Ideas

The UvA Impact Challenge is back! Once again, we invite students from all faculties to share their ideas that can transform society and shape our future.

During the challenge, participants will shape their ideas with hands-on workshops, expert mentorship, and support from top partners based in the region. If you’re driven by innovation, this is your chance to transform ambition into meaningful action!

At the Grand Finale, the most promising teams will take the stage to showcase their vision in front of an expert jury and a full audience. At this event, creativity, courage, and impact will take centre stage.

Are you ready to make a difference?

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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?

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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!

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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.

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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.

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