EDPR University Challenge annually challenges the university community to develop projects in the areas of Engineering, Management, Economics, Marketing and Communication.
Rewarding good ideas
EDPR University Challenge is an annual competition that, since 2009, encourages students to interact with the business world and society in general, offering them the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge in the development of a theme or project in the areas of Engineering, Management, Economics, Marketing and Communication.
The initiative is open to students from universities in Spain, France, Italy and Belgium. The submitted projects are evaluated by an independent jury, composed of university professors, EDPR employees and Premivalor consulting experts.
15th Edition (2023)
Under this edition, participants were challenged to present projects oriented towards renewable energy and sustainability. Some examples of themes:
- Hydrogen as the energy source of the future;
- Development of new storage systems: Storage;
- Potential use of offshore wind energy;
- Development of micro-cogeneration equipment;
- Development of projects related to sustainability;
- Development of hybrid projects, such as Wind + Photovoltaic;
- Study of innovative technological solutions or in the process of development for the more efficient use of renewable energy sources;
- Elaboration of a business model for the launch of new products associated with renewable energy (Biomass, Wind, Hydro, Solar);
- Elaboration of a communication plan for publicity campaigns to raise awareness about the benefits of renewable energies;
- Development of the "sustainable city" concept;
- Study and development of mobility solutions involving the use of vehicles driven by renewable energies (projects may include components of engineering, business administration and management, marketing, or just some of the components mentioned);
- Stakeholder management.
Applications were submitted until the end of July and the award ceremony will take place between September and October 2023.
