Selected ideas come from researchers, students and staff from the participating knowledge institutions: UvA, VU Amsterdam, HvA, Amsterdam UMC and Hogeschool Inholland. These innovators propose solutions to a wide range of contemporary challenges, including (mental) health, climate, energy, nutrition, education, sports, and more.
At the beginning of May, it will be announced which 9 prefinalists will advance to the finals. The expert jury, chaired by İlknur Dönmez, Director of Economic Affairs and Culture of the Municipality of Amsterdam, will decide which finalists will get to pitch during the finals on June 17 at the NEMO Science Museum in Amsterdam. Additionally, three finalists will be chosen by the public during the public voting campaign that starts at the end of April.
Read more: https://www.amsia.nl/article/presenting-the-28-pre-finalists-of-amsia-2025/