EUTOPIA Innovation Challenges for Students - Apply now for your trip to Gothenburg!

You can now apply for the EUTOPIA Innovation Challenge 1/2026. The program will take place at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden from 5 to 8 May 2026. There you will work with students from the 10 partner universities of the EUTOPIA alliance on specific challenges relating to the topic of "The Sustainable City". Your travel and accommodation costs will be reimbursed by the TUD. Application deadline is March 22, 2026.

All enrolled TUD students can take part - no specialist knowledge is required

The Innovation Challenges offer students the opportunity to work on real issues of local companies or public institutions. They develop solutions together in international and interdisciplinary teams.

Gothenburg is widely recognized for its long-term work in sustainability. The city has received international awards for its commitment to environmental and social sustainability, including repeated top rankings in global sustainability indices for cities and destinations. Gothenburg is also part of the EU initiative for climate-neutral and smart cities with the aim of achieving climate neutrality by 2030. These ambitions make Gothenburg a relevant and inspiring context for this year's Innovation Challenge.

The students will work on case-based challenges on sustainable mobility, urban and neighborhood development, social sustainability and sustainable meetings and events. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, participants will develop innovative ideas that contribute to more inclusive, resilient and sustainable cities.

You can find more information and the link to the application form here.