IGNITE: Problem-based Learning Competition
09. - 13.11.2026 | Technical University of Leoben
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Ready for a challenge? Dive into five days of creative teamwork and solve real-world business problems together. Join IGNITE, our EURECA-PRO problem-based learning competition!
We’re looking for teams of students who want to think outside the box and find innovative solutions to industry problems in just five days. IGNITE will be hosted at Technical University of Leoben, where you’ll not work on your cases, but also dive deep into the topic of entrepreneurial thinking and ideation.
The IGNITE week starts off with an introduction of all the participating companies and their cases. After learning about the problems that should be solved within the next five days, you’ll gather into teams and start working on your ideas.
During the week, you get the chance to participate in exclusive workshops on entrepreneurship, starting a business, presentation skills, and pitching.
Learning Journey
After five days of working on your problem, you present your idea to a commission and all the other teams. Impress the judges not only with your concept but also with your pitch, and secure the victory and prize money from IGNITE!
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Day 1 (Monday, November 9)
Opening ceremony and introduction to the participating companies and their cases
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Day 2-3 (Tuesday-Wednesday, November 10-11)
Working together on the case, voluntary participation in the workshops on entrepreneurial thinking, presentation and pitching
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Day 4 (Thursday, November 12)
Finalising the idea and submitting the concept for initial assessment by the commission
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Day 4 (Thursday, November 12)
Finalising the idea and submitting the concept for initial assessment by the commission
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Day 5 (Friday, November 13)
Closing ceremony with pitches of the best ideas and the awards ceremony
Key details
Interested in joining but you’re unsure how to get to Leoben, Austria? EURECA-PRO covers the costs of travel and accommodation for **one team from each EURECA-PRO partner university**.
Apply as a team and be nominated by your university to use this funded opportunity!
Language: English
Mobility: Physical
Course duration: 09. – 13.11.2026
Target audience: All students (Bachelor, Master, PhD) and early-career researchers
Certificate: participants can obtain certificate of attendance
