Main Content

Marburg Idea Competition 2025

What is the Idea Competition? Who is eligible to participate?

The Marburg Idea Competition is an opportunity for members of Philipps University Marburg to compete with their innovative business ideas. Participation is open to both individuals and teams. The competition aims to support and promote the development of exceptional and, above all, innovative business ideas. Whether your idea is a product or a service, you are welcome to participate!

Click here to view the detailed participation guidelines (available only in german)

What are the benefits of participating?

  • €3,000 for 1st place
  • €2,000 for 2nd place
  • €1,000 for 3rd place
  • €1,000 for the best Social Impact idea
  • €1,000 for the best Life Science idea

    In addition to attractive cash prizes, we offer comprehensive consulting services and access to our network to support you in realizing your business idea!

How do I participate?

You need to submit a 3-page concept outline of your idea. To help you structure your submission, we provide a guideline (available only in german). The concept outline can also be submitted in English.

Submission details:
Deadline: March 21, 2025, 23:59 (CET)
Submit your completed concept outline along with the filled-out application form via:

Email: mafex@uni-marburg.de
or
Mail: Philipps-Universität Marburg, MAFEX, Hans-Meerwein-Straße 6, 35043 Marburg

A team of expert reviewers will evaluate all submissions and select the top 12 ideas. These finalists will then present their ideas in a pitch at the grand finale on April 24, 2025. The jury will decide the final placements based on the concept outline and the pitch. The winners will be announced on the same evening!

Who can support me?

The MAFEX team is here to assist you with all aspects of the Idea Competition! We are happy to provide guidance on your idea before submission and support you in the next steps towards realizing your business concept.

Have questions? Contact us anytime at mafex@uni-marburg.de.

🚀 We look forward to your submissions! 🚀