Support

Open for participation

Current projects where you can still join and participate in our open innovation programs.

No ongoing challenges

Please check back later for new innovation challenges.

Completed

Transform Healthcare. Scale in Essen.

Can your solution in AI, MedTech, or digital health transform how hospitals deliver and manage care? Whether it’s predictive analytics, robotic surgery, digital therapeutics, or smart hospital systems—join EWG’s Health Scale-Up Challenge and tap into their Market Entry Program, offering funding, clinical networks, and business support to expand into the German and European markets, with Essen as your launchpad.   Who can take part? This challenge is open only to scale-ups that are planning to relocate to Essen or open a branch in the region. #Health  #DigitalHealth #EssenHealth #VentureScaling #InnovateTogether #AIinHealth #E-Health 


Qualification Ended

Unlocking the Full Potential of Recycled Leather

Unlock the full potential of recycled leather! Salamander produces high-quality recycled leather and seeks partners to scale its use across industries. Co-create sustainable products or develop certification & traceability systems that add value and boost market adoption. Join us to drive innovation and establish a long-term business partnership. Who can take part? Open to product innovators, sustainability experts, technology providers, and startups or scaleups. #SustainableLeather #ProductInnovation #Traceability


Qualification Ended

Ethical Innovation in Healthcare Technology

Die Gesundheitsversorgung steht vor großen Veränderungen. Werde Teil unserer Challenge und zeige, wie die Zukunft der Gesundheitsversorgung verantwortungsvoll gestaltet werden kann! Erforsche mit uns die ethischen Auswirkungen von digitalen Technologien wie Künstlicher Intelligenz, Gesundheits-Apps und Robotik auf die medizinische, therapeutische und pflegerische Praxis und die Gesellschaft. Deadline: 16. Februar 2025, 23:59 Uhr (CET)


Qualification Ended

Boosting Efficiency & Empowering Retail Employees through Smart Solutions

Partner with Wanzl, a leader in retail solutions, to develop smart hardware solutions that tackle labor shortages and reduce operational strain in the Food & Near Food sectors. #SmartRetail #RetailAutomation #InnovateWithWanzl


Qualification Ended

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

Your ideas can be more than just theory! In the Deutsche Telekom IT Challenge, we are looking for innovative concepts that advance the digitalization and networking of students with Deutsche Telekom IT. #DeutscheTelekomIT #ITInnovation #FutureMakers


Qualification Ended

KI-gestützte Optimierung von HR-Anfragen und Wissensmanagement 

Ein führendes Unternehmen im Bereich nachhaltiger Konsumgüter sucht innovative Partner, um den Einstieg in die strategische Nutzung von GenAI zu gestalten. Entwickelt KI-basierte Lösungen zur Optimierung von HR-Prozessen und Wissensmanagement, die als Grundlage für eine langfristige KI-Integration und Partnerschaft dienen können. Zeigt uns eure Expertise & Ansätze und gewinnt einen renommierten Partner, um eure Lösungen zu skalieren! 


Qualification Ended

Omnikanalmanagement für die AOK Hessen 

Die AOK Hessen sucht innovative Partner, um ihre Omnikanalmanagement-Strategie und ihr operatives Omnikanal-Management auf das nächste Level zu bringen. Zeigt uns eure Ansätze und gewinnt die AOK Hessen als Partner, um eure Lösungen bei einer der größten Krankenkassen Deutschlands zu skalieren! #Omnichannel #ProcessOptimization #InsurTech


Qualification Ended

Shape the Future of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces with Rohde & Schwarz

At the Rohde & Schwarz Challenge, your ideas can be more than just theory! We're looking for innovative approaches to advance the development and application of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS). #RohdeSchwarz #RIS #6g #FutureMakers


Qualification Ended

Rooted in Stuttgart: Bringing Regionality to Life through Digitization in Banking and Beyond

Join us in bringing regionality to life and shape the future of regional banking! The Volksbank Stuttgart Challenge is your chance to create and scale digital banking solutions that resonate with the local community. #DigitalRegionalBanking #CustomerCentricInnovation #RegionalIdentity


Qualification Ended

© 2018- 2026 ekipa GmbH. All rights reserved.