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We would like to thank all of our partners for making this edition of the UT Challenge an unforgettable one! ⭐️ Thanks to these amazing partners, student teams were able to present their business ideas and develop their entrepreneurial skills. We encourage all teams to keep co-creating with partners and make use of the network we are so proud of! Together, we can make an impact on the world! 🌍 Thank you to our ecosystem: ASML , Rabobank , Thales , KPN , Nobian, Provincie Overijssel , Speakup | pioniers in verbinden , V.O. Patents & Trademarks, Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam , TBI , GSK , Aviko , Breman Installatiegroep, Kennispark Twente , Svedex binnendeuren , Twence , Rollecate B.V. , RWE , Gemeente Enschede , Sensata Technologies , Benchmark , 12Build, Bronkhorst, R. STAHL Group , Info DSIF , Enstall , DesignLab University of Twente University of Twente , Student Union University of Twente , Incubase ,and Novel-T

The aftermovie of the Grand Finale UT Challenge 2024! 20 amazing projects pitching their idea in front of a completely sold out theater. Join us for a quick recap of pitches including artificial rain, shadow boxing, rising wheelchairs and much more 🏆 Curious to learn more about the projects and winners? Check it out on www.utchallenge.nl Thank you to our ecosystem: ASML, Rabobank, Thales, KPN, Nobian, Provincie Overijssel, Speakup | pioniers in verbinden, V.O. Patents & Trademarks, Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam , TBI, GSK, Aviko, Breman Installatiegroep, Kennispark Twente, Svedex binnendeuren, Twence, Rollecate B.V., RWE, Gemeente Enschede, Sensata Technologies, Benchmark, 12Build, Bronkhorst, R. STAHL Group, Dutch Student Investment Fund, Enstall, DesignLab University of Twente, Student Union University of Twente, Incubase ,University of Twente, Soapbox, Dutch Innovation and Novel-T

What a Grand Finale! Over the past few months, 75 teams have worked day and night to develop their idea, prototype or start-up aiming towards the Grand Finale of the UT Entrepreneurial Challenge. From this wide array of future innovators and world changers, only the 20 best projects got the opportunity to pitch at the Grand Finale during the Dutch Innovation Days! Our ecosystem of national & international partners and the University of Twente have brought forward the best out of these future entrepreneurs through coaching, workshops and advice! At the Grand Finale we discovered who jumped out to our jury and partners and went home with more than an amazing experience: Category Prizes Winner Ideation Award: Palmos Winner Prototyping Award: SimplyPill B.V. Winner Start-up Award: J58 Partner Awards Winner ASML Makers Award: J58 Winner V.O. Idea Activation Award: Zyclus Winner Dutch Student Investment Fund Award: Palmos Winner Energy Transition Award: Tomorrow Energies Audience Award Winner Audience Award: SimplyPill B.V. Thank you to our ecosystem: ASML, Rabobank, Thales, KPN, Nobian, Provincie Overijssel, Speakup | pioniers in verbinden, V.O. Patents & Trademarks, Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam , TBI, GSK, Aviko, Breman Installatiegroep, Kennispark Twente, Svedex binnendeuren, Twence, Rollecate B.V., RWE, Gemeente Enschede, Sensata Technologies, Benchmark, 12Build, Bronkhorst, R. STAHL Group, Dutch Student Investment Fund, Enstall, DesignLab University of Twente, Student Union University of Twente, Incubase ,University of Twente, Soapbox, Dutch Innovation and Novel-T #utchallenge #novelt #etm #incubase #designlabtwente #utwente #challenge

We are delighted to announce that ASML has joined the UT Entrepreneurial Challenge as a strategic partner. As a leader in technological innovation, ASML is revolutionizing the semiconductor industry with groundbreaking solutions. Their commitment to advancing the boundaries of what is possible inspires us all, and we are excited to collaborate in driving positive change.

Meet the Expert Juries! We're excited to unveil the esteemed jury members for the UT Challenge Grand Finale happening this Friday, May 31st! 🏆✨ Ideation Jury: Rolf Vermeij, Subsidy Manager at Nobian Ernst Galutschek, Project Manager at ASML Miriam Iliohan, Co-founder and Manager at DesignLab University of Twente Prototyping Jury: Jasper Groot Koerkamp, Patent Attorney at V.O. Patents & Trademarks Florian Overkamp, Chief Entrepreneur at Speakup | pioniers in verbinden Pavlina Nanou, Co-founder & COO at TORWASH Start-up Jury: Job van Harmelen, Director Corporate Communications at Thales Douwe van den Wall Bake, Innovation Manager at TBI Cindy Marsman, Strategic Marketing Manager at Novel-T These industry leaders will assess the top teams across categories, from groundbreaking concepts to innovative prototypes and start-ups. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to witness cutting-edge developments and find out who will claim the prize. Secure your spot now via the link in our bio. Join us for an event brimming with creativity, inspiration, and entrepreneurial spirit! Organized in collaboration with Dutch Innovation, Novel-T, Student Union University of Twente , and DesignLab University of Twente. #UTChallenge #GrandFinale #ExpertJuries #Innovation #Entrepreneurship

🚨 REMINDER! 🚨 Only 1 week left until the Grand Finale of the UT Challenge on May 31, 2024! Our top teams will pitch their groundbreaking ideas, prototypes, start-ups, or research projects. With our esteemed jury, only the top two projects from each category will compete for the ultimate prizes. Plus, the audience gets to vote for the prestigious Audience Award! Our partners will also recognize standout projects in their industries. Schedule: 14:00 Walk-in 14:30 Start show 17:15 Networking drinks 18:15 Goodbye! Register now through the link in our bio! 🏆✨ Organized in collaboration with Dutch Innovation , Novel-T, Student Union University of Twente and DesignLab University of Twente #UTChallenge #GrandFinale #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #RegisterNow

We are excited to announce Speakup | pioniers in verbinden as an Impact Partner for the UT Challenge! 🚀 With decades of experience in electronic communications, Speakup provides mobile and fixed telephony services, driven by a mission to enable free and secure communications across Europe. Their challenge is to reinvent communications in the cloud, empowering the next generation workforce to reach their full potential. Together, we're pushing the boundaries of innovation! 🌐 #UTChallenge #ImpactPartner #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Speakup

✨ Step back into the thrill! 🚀 The aftermovie of the UT Entrepreneurial Challenge Speed Date Event is here to take you back to those amazing moments. Watch as bright minds connect, ideas ignite, and innovation takes center stage. Relive the magic and feel the inspiration all over again! 💡 Don't miss your chance to be part of the next chapter! Sign up now for the Grand Finale by clicking on the link in our bio! ⭐ #UTEntrepreneurialChallenge #SpeedDateEvent #Innovation #UniversityTwente Thank you to our amazing partner network: Novel-T , University of Twente , Student Union University of Twente , DesignLab University of Twente , Incubase, Entrepreneurship & Technology Management (ETM) section @ University of Twente , ASML , Rabobank , Thales , Twente Board, KPN , Nobian , Oost NL , Provincie Overijssel , Speakup | pioniers in verbinden , V.O. Patents & Trademarks, Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam , GSK , Aviko , Breman Installatiegroep , Kennispark Twente , Svedex binnendeuren , Twence , Rollecate B.V. , Sensata Technologies , Benchmark , 12Build , Bronkhorst , R. STAHL Group , Dutch Student Investment Fund , Enstall

We are thrilled to welcome Thales as an Impact Partner for the UT Challenge! 🚀 Thales is dedicated to building a future we can all trust, striving to make life better and safer in an increasingly dynamic world. With a team of 80,000 professionals across 68 countries, including 2800 in the Netherlands, Thales is a global leader in Digital Identity & Security, Transportation, Space, Defense & Security, and Aerospace. We're excited to collaborate with Thales on driving innovation and entrepreneurship! 🌍 #UTChallenge #ImpactPartner #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Thales

The wait is almost over, because it's almost time for the Grand Finale of the UT Challenge! 🚀 No fewer than 20 teams in three categories will compete for victory on May 31. The winner will be determined by an expert jury. You, as the audience, can make your voice heard for the coveted Audience Award. So make sure you are there: https://hubs.li/Q02xmhL80 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 INCLUSYS | J58 | ChatIT | Tomorrow Energies | wearM.AI | Phos4nova B.V. | Goddard - Discovery 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 AERO | Mosspot | Note-Bridge | SimplyPill B.V. | Pollinator | Gyre Kinetics | SauronEye AI 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 PLU Umbrellas | Zyclus | ViewLane | Chit | Edugraph | Palmos Sign up to join May 31st: https://hubs.li/Q02xmhL80 #UTChallenge #startup #prototyping #ideation