ERUAiDeaThon2024

About the iDeaTHon

#ERUAiDeaThon2024

European Reform University Alliance (ERUA) organises the #ERUAiDeathon2024 “ERUA’s Alternative Entrepreneurship Challenge” on November 25 and 26, 2024. The University of the Aegean, invites students, researchers, faculty and staff from all 8 ERUA Universities to address “Alternative Ideas for Social Entrepreneurship”, in the areas of:
Migration, Exile & Refugees
Democracy and Human Rights, Inclusion, Gender Equality.

Agenda

What is ERUA iDeaTHon

What is it?

We are excited to announce our upcoming online #ERUAiDeathon2024, taking place on November 25-26, 2024. #ERUAiDeathon2024 brings together bright minds from across the ERUA network to address two critical social challenges through social entrepreneurial thinking.

Who can participate?

We invite all students, researchers, faculty and staff from ERUA members to participate. You can join as an individual (we’ll help you find a team) or as part of a team of 3-5 members. Participation of local stakeholders in your team is welcome.

What are the challenges we are trying to overcome?

We’re seeking innovative ideas in two primary areas:

1. Migration, Exile & Refugees
2. Democracy and Human Rights, Inclusion, Gender Equality.

Why participate?

• Collaborate with diverse minds across Europe
• Develop innovative solutions to real-world problems
• Gain experience in social entrepreneurship and idea development
• Chance to win exciting prizes!

Prizes

The top two teams will receive:

• Travel to an ERUA member destination for further idea development
• A mentoring scheme leading to the ERUA Hackathon 2025
• Opportunity to present at the ERUA SUMMIT 2025 in Lesvos, Greece

How it works

We’re seeking innovative ideas in two primary areas:

1. Submit your initial idea by November 4, 2024 (11:59 PM CET)
2. Applications will be reviewed for adherence to Ideathon terms and conditions by November 7, 2024
3. Selected teams will have the opportunity to collaborate with experienced mentors* to refine and/or merge their concepts on November 11-15, 2024
4. Work with your Team and mentors* to improve your concept and develop the presentation of your final idea on November 18-22, 2024
5. Present your final idea on November 25-26, 2024
6. Winners announced on November 30, 2024

* Collaboration with mentors is suggested, but it is not obligatory.

How to apply

Use the online application form Apply using your university email address (mandatory) You can submit up to 3 different ideas

Evaluation Criteria – Ideas will be assessed based on:

• Importance & Relevance
• Effectiveness & Feasibility
• Sustainability & Scalability
• Originality & Creativity

More about the ERUA iDeaTHon 2024

Aim: These events aim to solve specific problems or challenges through brainstorming sessions, encouraging out-of-the-box thinking, and pushing boundaries. By creating an environment conducive to idea generation and collaboration, ideathons have become popular in various fields, including technology, business, and social innovation.

Participants: Organisations can benefit from involving both students and external experts in ideathons. Students can have valuable and pure insights into operations and challenges, while external experts bring fresh perspectives from different fields.

Team size: The size of teams participating in an ideathon can vary depending on the nature of the challenge. Smaller teams may foster more focused discussions and quick decision-making, while larger teams can bring together diverse expertise and skill sets. In our case we aim at teams of maximum 4 people.

Role of rewards: To ensure active participation during an ideathon, it is essential to offer incentives or rewards that motivate participants to contribute their best ideas. This could include cash prizes, internships, or even position offers for outstanding performers. In our case ERUA will finance for the three fist winning teams a 4 days training travel to the University of the Canary Islands.

Nailing the Problem Statement for an Ideathon

A well-defined problem statement is crucial for a successful ideathon, as it guides participants’ creativity and leads to relevant solutions.The problem statement should be concise, specific, and effectively communicate the challenge or issue at hand. In order to formulate problem statements for ideathons, involving subject matter experts or industry professionals can be beneficial. Their expertise can provide valuable insights and help ensure that the problem statement accurately reflects real-world challenges. By collaborating with these individuals, organizers can tap into their knowledge and experience to create problem statements that resonate with participants.

Additionally, providing background information or context related to the problem statement is important. This additional information helps participants better understand the scope of the challenge and allows them to approach it from an informed perspective. By providing context, organizers can set the stage for innovative thinking and encourage participants to come up with unique solutions. Overall, a clear and well-constructed problem statement sets the foundation for successful innovation in ideathons by ensuring that participants fully understand the challenge they are trying to solve and providing a common starting point for all participants.

Venue

The event is held online

(organized by University of the Aegean, GR)

Rules and FAQ

For more information, please read the Terms & Conditions document

Additional information

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