Inspiring pioneers:
The winners of the UT Entrepreneurial Challenge 2018
Congratulations to all winners and finalists! You made this year's edition a big success. Many students are on their way to further develop their project together with Novel-T, Designlab and the help of our business partners. We are eager to see what your next stept will be!
Our business partners
The partners want to get to know you. They are eager to offer their expert advice so your idea, prototype or business plan will flourish. Start collaborations via your own dashboard and meet the coaches during the speed dates and workshops. Find out which partners are the best fit.
WINNERS UT Entrepreneurial CHALLENGE 2018
Thank you!
Apart from our participants, NIKOS, Novel-T, the Student Union and our business partners made this year’s UT Challenge a great success.
We would like to thank everyone of the University of Twente for supporting the UT Challenge. We’ll keep on following the progress of the winners in the upcoming months.
Thank you ASML for awarding once again the ASML Makers Award and giving our participants the chance to work closely with you.
And of course, thank you to all our business partners for coaching our contestant over the past few months. We hope to see you all next year.
participants, partners and supporters
roberto cruz,
winner social partner prize 2017
“Last year I thought was a really nice opportunity because I was finishing my master and I already had an idea that I was always looking to develop. So, it was the perfect opportunity.”
Reinout Veldhuizen,
Winner ASML Makers Award 2017
“If you want to be an entrepreneur you can find out in a really friendly manner if entrepreneurship is for you.”
Yorick Bosch,
Winner Ideation 2017
“Do what your heart tells you to do and don’t let anybody tell you that your idea is stupid. Learn to enjoy yourself during this time. It’s going to be fine, even if you don’t win.”
Alexander Ceha,
Winner Prototyping 2017
“I think if you are a student and you want to start a business or you have an entrepreneurial spirit or business idea: then it’s always nice to be put in a room with other people who are like-minded.”
Neelie Kroes,
special guest
“Never give up, don't be modest. Just fight for it. It won't be presented on a silver plate but it's worthwhile fighting for.”
Victor van der Chijs,
President University of Twente
“The UT Challenge surpassed all our expectations. Many students with great ideas got in touch with our network of business partners and together they've developed great ideas with real market value. What could you wish more for?”
