Nov, 2025 – Feb 16, 2026
Inspire Impact Ideathon
Inspire Impact Ideathon, funded by the Shared Island Fund, is a unique 4 week hybrid idea development programme designed to foster creativity and innovation among students. In collaboration with Queen’s University Belfast and Trinity College Dublin, this ideathon aims to create an inclusive space for students from all disciplines to develop creative solutions that address pressing social challenges.
SDGs
Problem Statements
This year’s innovation challenges are based on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals proposed by the United Nations. Participants are invited to innovate around the following SDGs.
Cash Prizes
2 000
First Place
1 000
Second Place
500
Third Place
Badge Prizes
All participants will receive an Open Incubator Badge, recognising their contribution to collaborative innovation and systems change.
Winner
Winner Badge is a distinctive recognition of entrepreneurial excellence by showcasing exceptional innovation in front of judges during the Innovation Challenge Demo Day.
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Presenter
Presenter Badge is a special acknowledgment of entrepreneurial experience, specifically tailored for students who have submitted innovative ideas and received recognition by judges for the Innovation Challenge Demo Day.
Practitioner
Practitioner Badge is an acknowledgment of entrepreneurial courage for students embarking on their entrepreneurial journey. This badge is specifically designed for all students across Ireland who actively engage in Open Incubator activities, demonstrating a commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship.
Schedule
January 19
2026
Kick-off event & Workshop 1
January 26
2026
Workskop 2: Lean Canvas
February 2
2026
Workshop 3: Pitching
February 9
2026
Idea Submission Deadline
February 16
2026
Demo Day
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