BASF Innovation Hub 2023: Extension of participation deadline until October 13

Extended the deadline for submission of applications to the innovation competition BASF Innovation Hub 2023 until October 13, 2023.

The BASF Innovation Hub 2023 innovation competition is aimed at new business businesses and young researchers and scientists and rewards ideas and solutions that contribute to green growth and the digital transition.

This year, the local competition is aimed at startups and scientists from Greece, Bulgaria and Romania. The two winning teams will participate in the Grand Final, together with the winners from Central and Southern European countries.

The competition is organized by the leading chemical company, for the third year, with the support of the Association of Greek Chemical Industries.

The theme of this year’s competition

The competition is aimed at startups as well as new and young researchers and scientists, from 11 countries of central and southern Europe, including Greece. This year, the theme of the competition focuses on those solutions that contribute to green technological transformation (cleantech), the circular economy and sustainable agriculture.

After the application deadline, on October 13, 2023 at midnight, the evaluation committee will select the best proposals from Greece, Bulgaria and Romania. In November, the selected proposals will compete in the local final, where the two best will be selected. The two winning teams will then participate in the Grand Final, together with the winners From Central and Southern European countries.

Eligible to participate are individual or groups of researchers and scientists, as well as start-ups. A basic condition for participation is that the submitted proposal, directly or indirectly, contributes to addressing environmental challenges, to green technological transformation (cleantech), the circular economy and sustainable agriculture, such as for example renewable energy sources for industrial applications, alternative methods for food and microalgae production, and recyclable and biodegradable solutions for daily use.

More information about the competition, conditions and how to participate is available at https://www.join-innovationhub.com/