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.
Alan Castello
Partner @Resolve Ventures
Suzanne Jackson
Sustainability Analyst @EirGrid Group
Suzanne Jackson
Sustainability Analyst @EirGrid Group
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.
Zaur Unsizada
Zaur Samadov-Unsizada
Student Entrepreneurship PM
Dr. Roisin Lyons
Roisin Lyons
Innovation Lead @ISE | University of Limerick

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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SUPPORTED BY THE HUMAN CAPITAL INITIATIVE
Human Capital Initiative