Conditions of Entry

Overall rules

  • All students of Maastricht University, Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, Fontys and HAS can apply (bachelor, master, PhD, PDEng).
  • Participation is free of charge.
  • Graduates can apply if graduated after June 2024
  • An individual cannot apply with more than one team.
  • A team cannot apply multiple times (one team, one project).
  • The final placement of projects in categories will be done by the Brightlands Startup Challenge organization.

Ideation

Do you have a cool business idea, a solution for a contemporary or future problem or perhaps a vision that you want to make more concrete? Make the next step to a business model canvas or a prototype and compete for the Ideation Award!

Requirements (one or more)

  • Sketch
  • 3D model
  • Calculation
  • Value proposition canvas
  • Photo or other imagery Idea description
  • Idea description

Advanced

Are you already beyond the ideation phase and do you possess or are working on a prototype, scale model or a business model and ready to take the next step? Then you can compete for the Advanced Award!

Requirements (one or more)

  • Prototype
  • Scale model
  • MVP
  • Business Model Canvas
  • Business plan
  • Customer Validation