House of Connections
15:30 - 17:30
The UG Impact Challenge kicks off with an event in House of Connections, where students and partners meet for the first time. At this location, the university's leading pioneers, focused on making a societal impact, are housed. This is a unique opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and set the stage for impactful collaborations.
House of Connections, Grote Markt 21
15:00 - 17:00
This is the perfect first workshop to further workout or finetune your idea. Design Thinking is a human-centered approach that fosters innovation and ensures startup ideas are grounded in real user needs. It's about empathizing with your target group, improving your idea, and testing them again until they're right. Led by Robin from Futureproof.
Academiegebouw
15:00 - 17:00
Join this workshop to gain practical tools for building a legally sound and future-proof startup. Learn about different legal structures, the basics of intellectual property, and how to spot and avoid common legal risks, helping you confidently grow your idea or startup to the next level!
Academiegebouw
15:00 - 17:00
Unlock the financial side of starting a startup with this workshop by Rabobank and Founded Groningen! Learn all about the funding landscape in and around Groningen, explore financing options tailored to your startup phase, and gain expert insights to turn your idea into a viable business.
House of Connections
13:30 - 17:00
An exciting afternoon of speed-dating where selected teams will connect with 3-5 partners for brainstorming, coaching, and valuable feedback. This dynamic event offers a unique chance to engage face-to-face, receive valuable feedback, spark new ideas, and build meaningful connections to help elevate your projects and collaborations.
Aula - Academiegebouw
14:00 - 17:30
The Grand Finale, held at the prestigious Aula of the Academiegebouw, is a festive event where the top finalists pitch their innovative ideas. Competing for prize money, they showcase their projects in front of a lively audience, celebrating creativity and innovation.