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ABOUT THE AWARD
The innovation competition for STEM students: Apply with your creative idea for digital healthcare in rural areas, secure prize money and make valuable contacts!
Who can participate?
Application period
Prize money
OUR GOAL
Promoting innovation and sustainable solutions for rural healthcare
YOUR PATH TO THE WECARE AWARD
As a STEM student at a Thuringian university, you can take part as a team or as an individual via the following application steps.
- 01.04.2025
DEVELOP AN IDEA
Design your digital health project.
- 30.06.2025Entry deadline
SUBMIT YOUR PROJECT ONLINE
Good to know: To apply, you must upload a short application video and at least one project and/or team photo
- August 2025
JURY ASSESSMENT
The best ideas will be selected.
- September 2025
ANNOUNCEMENT OF AWARD WINNERS
The winners will be informed.
- October 2025
FINALE & AWARD CEREMONY
Pitch your idea at the networking event and talk to experts.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Innovative character
Relevance for rural areas
Realisability with partners Realisability in 5 years
PRICES AND BENEFITS
Present your project to experts from the field and make valuable contacts!
Win prize money:
- Place: 1.000 €
- Place: 500 €
- Place: 250 €
JURY-MITGLIEDR
Dr. Susanne Pahlow
Prof. Iwan Schie
Prof. Dr. Verena Vogt
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Dr. Ing. Andreas Karguth
Alexander Hallasch
FAQs
FAQs for applicants
Who can submit a project idea?
All students at Thuringian universities, in particular from the STEM subjects and health sciences, can submit a project idea. Individuals and teams (up to five people) are welcome.
Do I have to be enrolled in order to submit a project idea??
Yes, active enrolment at a university in Thuringia is required. Proof can be requested if required.
Can I submit several projects by the same deadline?
No, only one project per person/team can be submitted.
Can I receive a preliminary assessment of my idea?
Can I receive a preliminary assessment of my idea
FAQs on the selection process
On what basis will a decision be made about my project idea?
· Innovative character
· Relevance for rural areas
· Realisability with partners
· Realisability in 5 years
Who decides on the approval of my project idea?
The selection is made by a specialist jury consisting of experts from the fields of digital healthcare, medical informatics, STEM research and the regional healthcare industry. The jury reviews all applications according to the specified criteria and selects the best project ideas.
CONTAcT
Leutragraben 1
07743 Jena
03641 94 84 42