Shape the Future of Digital Interaction: Building the Student-Company Platform

Deutsche Telekom IT is a central part of Deutsche Telekom and drives digital transformation as a technological innovator. With a clear focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, Deutsche Telekom IT develops and implements customized IT solutions that form the foundation for modern telecommunications services of the future. The company offers a wide range of services, from state-of-the-art cloud solutions to advanced cybersecurity measures and intelligent network solutions that ensure both efficiency and reliability.

Deutsche Telekom IT promotes a dynamic and inclusive work environment that prioritizes creativity and collaboration. Employees benefit from flexible working models, international career opportunities, and comprehensive training programs. The company fosters a culture of openness and diversity and particularly supports young talents and women entering the IT industry. Through close cooperation with leading universities and research institutions, Deutsche Telekom IT stays at the cutting edge of technology and integrates the latest technological developments into its solutions. In this way, the company actively shapes the digital future and offers its customers worldwide real added value.

#1 Register
First of all, you have to register on our platform. You can find a tutorial in the question "How to create an account on our platform and how to set it up?".

#2 Select the challenge 

Choose the challenge you want to participate in and click "take part".

#3 Select options of participation 

There are different options as to how you can participate in our challenges: You can create a new team for the challenge, join an existing team or participate alone (for further information: Look at the next question).

#4 Submit your idea 

Download the Submission Template. Develop new ideas and approaches and submit them via our platform's challenge workspace before the given deadline has passed.

The Deutsche Telekom IT Challenge is open to all students and young professionals – regardless of your field of study.

Whether you're studying computer science, engineering, natural sciences, business, or another field – we are looking for driven, focused individuals who are passionate about technology and solving complex problems. If you prefer to let your work speak for itself and want to make a huge impact behind the scenes, this challenge is for you. We particularly encourage women aiming to break into the IT industry to take part. Imagine developing a platform that you and your peers can use to find and engage in research and thesis topics. Your skills, combined with your fresh perspectives, can truly shape the future of IT.

Seize the opportunity to shape the future of digital networking and make valuable contacts for your career.

For submission, simply describe your idea or approach in the Application Template and upload it via our platform. It doesn't have to be a fully elaborated concept with a concrete implementation strategy. Visualizing your approach (e.g., a sketch, visual designs, or a prototype) is advantageous - it should be developed as best as possible but appropriate for the available time.

Check out our tutorial: Get started!

Check out our tutorial: Join a Challenge!

Your participation is not binding until you submit the form, and the qualification phase ends. You can always withdraw your submission before the deadline. Once you have uploaded your submission and you want to take part, please consider the timeline and be aware that you should be able to participate in every further step.

You retain the rights to your idea. Telekom aims to implement it directly following the challenge and continue its internal development. You will be directly involved in the implementation of your idea. Details regarding the execution of the solution will be discussed after the completion of the challenge.
All details can be find the in the conditions of participation.