Over 650 researchers, staff and students have preceded you by participating in the Innovation Award. Many of these ideas have led to concrete applications and even formed the basis for new companies. By signing up for the innovation award, you can explore the potential of your own idea, while getting professional support along the way!
Participating in AmSIA really helped to formulate the idea into a full proposal and learn how to write and think about it in a business way and not in a research idea.
When participants reach the finals of the Award, they will receive a professional pitch training and a stage for their idea. This helped participants attracting more funding and support. The three winners of the Innovation Award will each receive €10.000 to give their idea a kick-start in making a difference.
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