•  1^st   PRIZE: EUR  3300,-
•  2^nd  PRIZE: EUR  2500,-
•  3^rd   PRIZE: EUR  1900,-
•  4^th   PRIZE: EUR  1500,-
•  5^th   PRIZE: EUR  1300,-

The following special prize will be awarded in addition to the five best entrepreneurial ideas:

• Special prize for “Best Concept Ready for Implementation”: EUR 750,-

In collaboration with our co-operation partners we allocate valuable prizes:

• SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE DAILY „DIE PRESSE“
• CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION and MCI SHOP COUPONS for all participants

We would like to thank our sponsors for kindly donating the prizes.

The competition is open to all MCI students regardless of the study program involved. Team submissions will also be accepted.

Entries can be submitted until April 4, 2025 using the entry form link below.

Any questions relating to the MCI Creativity Award should be addressed to creativity@mci.edu.

1st meeting of the jury: an independent jury identifies the finalists.

The best entries will be invited to participate in a PRESENTATION TRAINING SESSION for the 2nd phase of the competition.

2nd meeting of the jury, presentations and prize award at MCI: May 22, 2025

The best entrepreneurial ideas will be announced and awarded during the award ceremony.

• Degree of innovation
• Market potential
• USP
• Impact (economic, social or ecological)
• Implementation planning

Confidentiality is assured for the content of all entries. There is no charge for entry to the competition. The prizes will be awarded at the discretion of the jury. The jury’s decision is final and cannot be contested by legal action.

Please note: The entry form provided must be used.