FINAL Event is on 16th march
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Schedule - Saturday, 16.03.19
How to get to JSC
EVER HAD AN IDEA THAT STANDS OUT?
Then Jacobs Startup Competition is the ideal springboard for you to project that unique idea!
Contest your idea, benefit from the expertise of successful entrepreneurs through our one-to-one mentorship process, and win thousands of euros to kick-start your venture!
Here at Jacobs Startup Competition, we guide you from your first business idea towards your very own company—from vision to venture. From the first application round you will be provided with valuable advice by experienced founders and entrepreneurship professionals and get a chance to participate in webinars that introduce you to the most important aspects of founding your own business.
The best ten teams will be paired with a personal mentor to guide them through the last application round and prepare them for their pitch during the final event on the Jacobs University campus.
Our 2-day finale takes place on the 15th and 16th of March 2019, where you can take part in entrepreneurial workshops, find inspiration from the finalist pitches, and grow your network with like-minded people.
WHAT OUR TRIANGLES STAND FOR
MENTORSHIP
Our mentors are accomplished individuals who are familiar with the creation of new and successful ventures. They will supply you and your team with feedback and support and you'll have the chance to meet them in person to receive advice during your one-on-one workgroup sessions.
NETWORK
Because we know how important networking is for developing businesses, you will be given the opportunity to meet upcoming and aspiring entrepreneurs from top universities around the world and exchange ideas to gain valuable insights for your venture. During “speed dating” sessions, coffee breaks, and other activities you will develop a network with leading professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors.
RESOURCES
We will bring in experts during our final event to teach the fundamental skills for venture-building, and we will also award the best ideas with generous prize money.
HOW IT WORKS
FIRST ROUND
Submit a short summary of your startup idea and how you plan on being profitable directly on our website. Applications will be reviewed by the experienced JSC team and the most promising ideas will enter the second round. Make sure to watch out for valuable advice/hints on our Facebook page. This will help you find your startup idea and make the best out of your application!
SECOND ROUND
Teams that go through to this round will be asked to submit a more detailed executive summary of their business ideas. You will be guided by questions about your startup’s value proposition, pricing and sales strategy, financing plans and your visions for the future. During the second round, participants will have the chance to take part in online webinars on relevant entrepreneurial topics and lead it toward success. All executive summaries will be evaluated by our mentors who are founders with many years of experience in the startup world.
THIRD ROUND
The best 10 applicants will then enter the final round of the Jacobs Startup Competition. Each team will be provided with a personal mentor who will advise them on their final JSC pitch. The two-day final event will take place on the international Jacobs University campus (Jacobs Startup Competition will support a portion of your travel expenses.). It will be packed with fascinating talks and workshops given by startup founders and entrepreneurship professionals and motivating startup pitches. Get the opportunity to meet inspiring entrepreneurs from all over the world and network with established accelerators and investors. The final 10 teams have the chance to win a boosting prize money as well as several other valuable resources.
Final Event: March 15 - 16, 2019, in Bremen (Germany)
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
You can apply as an individual or as a team.
All members of your team who would attend the final event and pitch your idea must be enrolled at a university throughout the course of the competition (October 2018 to March 2019). Non-university students may work on the startup but will not be allowed to pitch the idea.
Business ideas submitted to JSC should not yet have generated revenue of more than 20,000€ p.a.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
FIRST PRIZE
3000 €
RUNNER UP
1000 €
2ND RUNNER UP
500 €
ALSO…
Many special prizes, including incubator programs and individual coaching sessions.
Access to a large network of founders, mentors and experts.
A platform to pitch your idea to judges and investors.
A unique, international startup atmosphere at our final event.
TEAMS
SUPPORT THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW!
The Jacobs Startup Competition is an international competition for student entrepreneurs from all over the world - organized entirely by students. Every year, we welcome teams from all over the world, give them access to a large network of founders, mentors and experts, and provide a platform to pitch their ideas to judges and investors.
We offer a wide range of mentorship, webinars, workshops and coaching opportunities to our participants in order to support them in founding their own business in the best way possible. Therefore, we appreciate anyone who would like to offer their expertise, time and experience – be it teaching, working for a large multinational corporation or founding their own startup – and support our participants throughout the competition.
Additionally, as JSC is entirely student-run, we rely solely on sponsors and are always looking for financial support. We offer a wide range of opportunities for advertisement and cooperation and are more than happy to discuss individualized partnerships.
Are you interested in supporting aspiring entrepreneurs, meeting motivated people from all over the world and becoming part of a unique startup atmosphere? Please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]. We will be happy to answer all your questions!
MENTORS
Mentors 2019
JURY AND SPEAKERS
Juries and Speakers 2019
SPONSORS
JSC Winner 2018
MyCornea from Cambridge University
MyCornea aims to quickly produce bio fabricated corneas for keratoplasty patients in a process ensuring both fast delivery times and the best visual performance in the market.
JSC Winner 2017
Hyre from Carleton University
Hyre is an online platform that connects event organizers with event staff to revolutionize the event staffing industry by making it fairer and more transparent for both parties.
JSC Winner 2016
InGlove from Free University of Tbilisi and Agricultural University of Georgia
InGlove is a cutting-edge Virtual Reality product which allows the user to feel temperatures and shapes of unreal objects by wearing an interactive glove.
JSC Winner 2015
Kingii from WHU
Kingii is a small wearable that provides you with an extra level of safety while being in or around the water.
JSC Winner 2014
Lumen from Jacobs University
Lumen is a device that allows the blind to navigate on their own with the help of 3D sensors. The founder, Cornel Amarieri was on the Forbes' 2016 30 under 30 Europe List.
GET IN TOUCH
Jacobs Startup Competition is an annual startup competition event organised by students, for students from all over the world. Our home base is Jacobs University, an international university situated in the charming city of Bremen, Germany.
For any queries or questions you may have, please do not hesitate to contact us, by writing to [email protected]. Alternatively, you will find us very active on Facebook and Instagram—feel free to shoot us a direct message anytime!
Jury
Managing Partner of proACT Solutions GmbH
Francis is an entrepreneur, consultant, and investor who was a banker for over 17 years and is highly skilled at business modelling. Moreover, he is the board member of the business angels (association) and was the Jury member of the JSC 2018.