University of Groningen
Impact Challenge

UG Impact Challenge Finale 2024

A Spectacular UG Impact Challenge Finale – Meet the Winners!

On May 8th, the Aula of the Academy Building buzzed with energy, creativity, and ambition as 16 student teams took the stage for the grand finale of the UG Impact Challenge 2025. After months of preparation, coaching, and pitching, the finalists presented their bold ideas to a full audience and an expert jury from leading organizations including ETCA, ASML, Nobian, Johnson & Johnson Vision, and Veiligheidsregio Groningen.

The finale showcased the innovative power of students at the University of Groningen, tackling real-world challenges across health, sustainability, technology, and community. We’re proud to announce this year’s winners:

πŸ† Innokite Flight Pass: Fairsight AI & Autimelody

πŸ”¬ ETCA Award: SolarSDGS

πŸ›  ASML Young Makers Award: Proconceptious

🎀 Audience Award: Premealing

πŸ’‘ Ideation Award: Neighborly

πŸš€ Advanced Award: Autimelody

We want to thank all participants, partners, jury members, and attendees who made the day a success. The future of innovation and entrepreneurship in the North is brighter than ever β€” and this is only the beginning.

See you next year!

UG Impact Challenge Finale 2024

The 3 main themes of the challenge

Digital society,
technology & AI

Jantina Tammes School

Sustainable
development

Rudolf Agricola School

Renewable energy &
Climate adaptation

Wubbo Ockels School

Our participants

Finalist
Resoul

Resoul

"The UG Impact Challenge empowers students to tackle societal issues with real-world solutions. It’s the perfect opportunity to develop essential skills like innovative thinking, teamwork and an entrepreneurial mindset, while making a positive impact through close collaboration with industry partners.

Whether you're in the ideation or advanced category, the program connects you with companies and experts to help bring your ideas to life and advance your career."

Prof. Dr. Ir. J.M.A. (Jacqueline) Scherpen,
Rector University of Groningen

Our beloved partner network

V.O. Patents & Trademarks logo
Fritom Group logo
Resato logo
FC Groningen logo
Chipsoft logo
Soapbox logo
Wubbo Ockels School for Energy & Climate logo
Rudolf Agricola School for Sustainable Development logo
Jantina Tammes School of Digital Society, Technology & AI logo
Rabobank logo
Van Wijnen logo
Founded logo
Nobian logo
ASML logo
ETCA logo
Microsoft logo
Johnson & Johnson Vision logo
Gasunie logo
Kisuma Chemicals logo
Arriva logo
Veiligheidsregio Groningen logo
Royal Avebe logo
WIJ Groningen logo