ABOUT THE PRIZE
At the conference, a special prize for innovations from public research organizations in 2025 will be awarded. The emphasis of the competition is on presentation of business propositions of your (early stage technologies) in front of the evaluation commission, which is constituted of investors and technology commercialization experts. The commission members will evaluate the commercial potential of the presented technologies and will award the teams with the highest commercial potential of their invention/innovation.
Important Dates and Activities for Applicants to the ITTC Prize for Best Innovation:
26 August 2025
Preparatory Workshop: Learn how to draft a strong application.
Location: Jožef Stefan Institute.
Until 1 September 2025
One-on-One Expert Sessions: Receive individual support with your application.
To schedule a session, email robert.blatnik@ijs.si (cc: tehnologije@ijs.si).
2 September 2025
Application Deadline: Submit your three-page application form.
Application forms are available below.
4 September – 7 October 2025
Pitch Practice: Practice makes perfect! Join practice sessions to refine your message and delivery.
18 & 25 September 2025
Pitch Preparation Workshops: Develop and rehearse your pitch with expert guidance.
Workshops and one-on-one sessions are available to support you.
8 October 2025
Pitch Day: Present your idea to the evaluation commission at ITTC18 in Koper.
EVALUATION COMMISSION MEMBERS tba
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
All information disclosed during the presentations of the submitted cases are considered as confidential. This part of the conference is considered a non-public event.
PRIZE FUND: 3,000 EUR, deadline for submission: 2 September 2025
Public call (in English language)
Application form A and C Application form B
Promo video (in Slovenian language) Promo poster (in Slovenina and English)
Interested in applying?
Please let us know by clicking the button below to register your interest. This will allow us to send you further information, provide support, and invite you to the upcoming workshops. This informal interest does not oblige you to do anything.
