Challenge
Work on concrete challenges defined by our industry partners and sharpen your thinking through direct feedback from experts, founders and peers. You explore solution directions, challenge your assumptions and understand how your expertise could contribute to real industry needs.
The BRYCK Challenge is a 2-day sprint connecting real industry challenges with early-stage ideas.
Program Overview
Target group:
Students, researchers, PhD candidates, and early innovators from STEM, life sciences, economics, design, and related fields
Cost:
Free for all participants
Duration:
2 days, twice per year, challenge dates are announced per topic
Your Benefits at a Glance
Research-to-Market Insights
Gain expert guidance to work on corporate challenges. Learn how ideas can evolve into early innovation concepts or problem–solution fits.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Work alongside like-minded aspiring founders from diverse backgrounds, exchange perspectives, and challenge each other. Together, you translate complex research ideas into first solution approaches.
Ticket to the BRYCK universe
Pitch your business idea to a jury of industry leaders, researchers, and investors — and unlock access to our entire network through follow-up opportunities like Bootcamps.
Programme Outcome
Validated potential
A clear understanding of the application and market relevance of your idea
Early concepts
First concepts or validated solution approaches
Industry fit
Direct input from corporate partners and experts to sharpen your direction
Next-step readiness
A strong foundation for moving into further formats such as Bootcamps
Application requirements
Bring your research — or your strengths:
You can join with your own research results or an idea and the motivation to found a startup.
Innovation drive:
You are motivated to think entrepreneurially or impact-oriented — no prior experience in startups or business administration required.
Team mindset:
You are willing to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team and open to feedback.
On-site participation:
You can join the full program in person.
Contact
Larissa Gajewski
Startup Programmes