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The prize of Helsinki Challenge idea competition was divided between two teams

Teams iCombine and HeatStock were chosen as the winners of the science-based idea competition Helsinki Challenge and both will receive a prize of 187 500 euros. Team iCombine is working on a decision support systemwhich will enable doctors to easily search for the best possible personalised treatment for each cancer patient. Team HeatStock has developed a new kind of composite material which will allow for the long-term storage and controlled release of heat energy. Read more »

Meet the finalists: iCombine

Cancer treatment made more effective and personalized with mathematical tools. Team iCombine is looking forward to the final stage of the competition and especially the Global Impact Camp in September. Read more »

Seven Helsinki Challenge finalists offer groundbreaking solutions for UN’s sustainable development goals

Seven teams have been selected for the final stage of the science competition intended to develop new solutions for the challenges of our changing world. The teams’ ideas would boost cancer treatment, revolutionise the use of heat energy and protect the mental health of new parents. Read more »

The Finland 100 jubilee year brings Finnish universities together to change the world

Helsinki Challenge semifinalists 2017 are here! Twenty science teams will tackle the UN’s sustainable development goals and create solutions for, among other things, the loneliness of young urban people, aging, malaria and treating cancer. Read more »

More than 100 teams solving planet-sized challenges

The jury will select a maximum of 20 teams for the accelerator programme that will take place during 2017, where the teams’ ideas will be developed in cooperation with domestic and international mentors. The jury will evaluate competition entries based on the following criteria: how science-based and solution-oriented they are, and their impact, novelty and creativity. Read more »

375,000 euros for science-based solutions that impact society

Helsinki Challenge is a science-based idea competition and accelerator programme, where solutions for the great challenges of the world and future well-being are solved through collaboration between experts of the scientific community and society. The competition prize is 375,000 euros and it is meant for the implementation of the solution. Read more »

Info, ideas and support - join Challenge Clinic!

Have already registered your team in the Helsinki Challenge or considering to participate and looking for more information or team to join? Join Challenge Clinic and gain more information, share ideas and develop your competition entry. The events will be held either in Finnish or in English depending on the participants. Read more »

Helsinki Challenge to return bigger and better

The science-based idea competition Helsinki Challenge will be held again. This time the University of Helsinki organises the competition in collaboration with Aalto University, Hanken School of Economics, University of Eastern Finland, University of Jyväskylä, University of Oulu, University of the Arts Helsinki, University of Turku, University of Vaasa and Åbo Akademi University. Read more »

Join us at Helsinki Challenge Impact Evening!

The world is facing huge problems - we at Helsinki Challenge believe science can solve them. The science based idea competition Helsinki Challenge was organised for the first time in 2015. Last year teams of people from academia and society put their heads together and came up with solutions for the world’s looming challenges. Join us at Helsinki Challenge Impact Evening and meet amazing Challenge teams on the stage! Read more »