Present your challenge to the engineers of tomorrow and uncover innovative solutions, fresh talent, and valuable connections that can help shape the future of your organization.
From January 25 to 29, 2027, more than 90 interdisciplinary teams of engineering students will take on real-life industry challenges during an intensive project week. Collaborating with international students and secondary school pupils, they combine their knowledge, creativity, and problem-solving skills to deliver tangible results that can help move your organization forward.
Submit your challenge
Does your organization have a technical challenge, innovation question, or real-world case? Take this opportunity to collaborate with the engineers of tomorrow.
Submit your challenge today and let students work on your problemWhy participate?
Meet motivated students from a wide range of engineering disciplines and discover potential interns, graduate researchers, and future employees.
Introduce students to your company, expertise, and the challenges you face. Position your organization as an attractive employer for emerging talent.
- Applied Computer Science
- Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- Industrial Design Engineering
- Industrial Engineering & Management
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics
International and multidisciplinary student teams bring a fresh perspective to your challenge and often generate unexpected insights and creative solutions.
The combination of students from different disciplines, nationalities, and backgrounds fosters creativity and encourages innovative approaches.
Within just one week, teams work intensively on your challenge and present concrete outcomes that can help move your organization forward.
There are several awards to be won by the student groups:
- The Onmeunig Circular Design Award is given by the the Circular Innovation and Energy Transition Cluster, a collaborative initiative of Saxion with more than 200 research professionals involved in the development of circular economy and energy transition. The award is given to the best project showcasing innovative approach to circular design and usage of renewable resources.
- The SDG Entrepreneurship Award, given by Saxion Centre of Entrepreneurship, is awarded to the project that best contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations. The SDGs are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.
- The Poster Award, presented by the organization of the International Project Week, is granted to the project with the most original and professional poster. Consideration is given to overall clarity, the presentation of the problem statement and solution, visual appeal, and creativity.
- The IPW Award, also given by the organization, is awarded to the project that best represents the spirit of the International Project Week. The winning project is chosen by a jury of more than 20 industry professionals, who take into account the originality of the idea, the quality and relevance of the solution and its potential for implementation.
Just a few of the many companies that participated in our project week in the past:
- Aqua+ Sprinklerystemen B.V.
- Bronkhorst High-Tech. B.V.
- Demcon
- Eaton Industries (Netherlands) B.V.
- Gooskens Hout Groep
- Green Team Twente
- Ketting Techniek Nederland BV
- Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials
- Nijhuis Industries
- Orion Beton B.V
- Rosen
- Safan
- Schmitz Cargobull AG
- Stork Thermec
- TCPM Ingenieurs & Adviseurs
- Themans
- TT-Engineering
- University of Twente
- Uzin Utz Nederland
Submitting a challenge is completely free and offers an accessible way to generate new ideas while connecting with future engineering talent.
What do we expect from you?
Participation requires only a limited time commitment from your organization. We take care of the organization, allowing you to focus on the challenge itself and your interaction with the students.
- Monday morning: Present your challenge to the student teams and provide a brief introduction to the context, objectives, and expected outcomes.
- Throughout the week: Receive short daily updates on the teams’ progress.
- Friday afternoon: Attend the final presentations and discover the creative and innovative solutions developed by the students.
- Connect with talent: Meet motivated engineering students and build valuable connections for future internships, graduation projects, or job opportunities.
- Meet other organizations: Expand your network and exchange experiences with companies, government organizations, and knowledge institutions participating in the International Project Week.
With just a few touchpoints during the week, you gain access to fresh ideas, valuable insights, and the engineering talent of tomorrow.
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