A Spectacular Tilburg University Challenge Finale – Meet the Winners!

On May 22nd, the Auditorium of the Cobbenhagen Building buzzed with energy, creativity, and ambition as 8 student teams took the stage for the grand finale of the Tilburg University 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 Rabobank, BOM, Midpoint Brabant, Rijkswaterstaat and UPS.

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

🎤 Audience Award: Saga Medi & LumiCane (a tie!)
💡 Ideation Award: Emergency PowerBox
🚀 Advanced Award: Saga Medi

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

See you next year!

About the Tilburg University Challenge

The Tilburg University Challenge is a contest for entrepreneurial thinkers with ambition to make a real impact on today's society. As a contestant you are standing on the shoulders of the Tilburg University entrepreneurial network. You get to know successful entrepreneurs and leading international companies that will help you on your way from idea to demo to world market.

Do you want to be standing with a big cheque, validated idea, and a box full of business cards in your hands at the end of the contest? Register now for this challenging and worthwhile experience and let us accompany you on your path to success!

As a Tilburg University student, you are the societal change maker of the future, responsible and entrepreneurial. We invite you to join the Tilburg University Challenge to improve your entrepreneurial mindset and skills and to turn your solutions for societal issues into business ideas. During the Tilburg University Challenge you have access to our broad network of industry partners for building your skills and sharpening your business concept.

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