Building on the success of previous editions, the EELISA Prototype Contest returns for its 4th edition. Hosted by FAU, this challenge brings together innovators from across EELISA institutions for a four-day workshop, culminating in a public event where startups will test their prototypes at JOSEPHS test spaces with potential customers. The winner will be chosen by public vote.

Applications are now open for startups and incubators affiliated with EELISA institutions. Up to 25 projects—prototypes or prototype ideas—will be selected to join the co-creation workshop at JOSEPHS incubator in Nuremberg.

Over the first three days, participants will receive expert guidance on developing their ideas, products, and services. Training will focus on open innovation methods, customer-centric design, market positioning, and collecting valuable feedback. Pitch coaching will also prepare them for the final day, when they will set up their own test space and present their prototype at the EELISA Prototype Contest.

These prototypes will be tested by invited guests and experts from JOSEPHS and FAU, who will provide feedback and cast their votes to select the winner of the 4th  edition.

Please use this application form to apply for the call and send the completed document as one PDF to david.schkade@fau.de (and Tomas.Lopez-Mendez@josephs-innovation.de in copy) no later than 2 November 2025.

WHEN

December 10th to 13th, 2024

WHERE

Onsite at JOSEPHS – The Open Innovation Lab in Nuremberg, Germany.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

2 of November