Would you like to compete with students from some of the best universities in Hungary? Are you up for an engaging and thrilling event? If so, this might be the event for you.

For the second time, the Budapest local of the Board of European Students of Technology (BEST) is organizing a two-day event to support engineering students at BME in developing their skills: The Innovative Engineering Competition (INEC). This competition represents a fantastic opportunity for students to tackle real-world challenges in IT engineering and sustainability, think creatively, come up with innovative solutions, and who knows? Maybe you will come up with an idea for a great start-up.

The goal of this challenge, beyond competing for valuable prizes and having fun, is to highlight real-world scenarios that young engineers may encounter early in their careers. At INEC, challenges take the form of 30- to 90-minute tasks assigned by our partners. Company or university representatives present the task, and then work hours begin. A challenge is a brief task that needs to be solved, like brainstorming new innovative ideas, evaluating possible solutions for real technical problems, reducing the emissions of existing systems, and many more.

INEC spans two days, each with a different focus

– IT & Engineering Day.
– Sustainability & Engineering Day.

You can apply for one or both days, depending on your interests! Each day will be judged and awarded separately.

About the challenges

 – The tasks are designed to test participants’ quick problem-solving skills and knowledge applicable in industrial settings through real-life problems

 – The challenges do not require deep knowledge in a given field, they can be solved by first-year engineering students as well.

 – Teamwork is a crucial part of each challenge. It is essential that you split the task in your team, as the time will be limited!

Participation

– Teams should consist of 2-4 university students.

– Anyone, from any university and background can apply as long as they are enrolled in a BSc/MSc programme.

– You can apply for one day or both days, it’s up to your team!

– Each team member must apply individually.

– In case you have questions contact Marcell Horváth, the Participant Responsible (horvath.marcell@best-budapest.hu)

– Don’t have a team? Join this WhatsApp group and find your teammates!

–  The competition language is English, and participants from all academic and interest backgrounds are welcome.

– Coffe and meals will be provided during the event

WHEN

6 & 7 of March, 2025

WHERE

Onsite at BME Building I, side B, Room 23 (IB23)
Budapest, Műegyetem rkp. 3 Hungary