Social Innovation Challenge 2.0
Apr 2 – Jun 4, 2025
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Key Highlights
This unique one-month online initiative aims to foster creativity and innovation among students. In collaboration with University of Limerick and Trinity College Dublin, this ideathon seeks to create an inclusive space for students to develop creative solutions to pressing social challenges.
20
Projects submitted
10
Finalist projects
Winners
Winner
Senseye
€500 EURO
Winner
Neutralise
€500 EURO
Winner
InfusePro
€300 EURO
Winner
LOCKDIN
€100 EURO
Winner
Slí
€100 EURO
Judges
Get to know the creatives and experts who selected the finalists and winning illustrations.
Judges
Judging Criteria
Problem
Clearly defines a meaningful social or environmental challenge.
Solution
Provides a realistic and practical approach to address the problem.
Innovation
Demonstrates originality and potential positive impact on people or the planet.
Video Pitch
Communicates the idea clearly with strong storytelling and visuals.
Timeline
Submission deadline
April 2, 2025
Idea Submission Deadline
May 25, 2025
Demo Day
June 04, 2025
Exhibition Agenda
A look back at the key moments, workshops, and showcase that shaped the competition.
June 4
13:00 – 13:10
Welcome & Judges Introduction
13:10 – 13:40
Winners Announcement & Feedback from Judges
13:40 – 14:00
Final Remarks
Organizers
Learn more about the team behind Once Upon an Idea and the vision that inspired it.
FAQ
An online one-month ideathon empowering students to create innovative solutions to social and environmental challenges.
All students across Ireland
Applications open via the Open Incubator platform. Submit your idea before the deadline on May 25, 2025.
Participants receive 1:1 coaching sessions to refine their ideas and prepare for Demo Day.
You can apply individually or as a team. Teams are encouraged for diverse skill sets.
Demo Day takes place on June 4, 2025, where finalists pitch to judges and winners are announced.
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