About the Competition
The Students Innovation Hub competitions are organized by the Technical University of Sofia since 2019.
Goal
The goal of the Hub competitions is to stimulate the students of the Technical University – Sofia and the students from the university’s schools:
- to develop and upgrade their potential,
- create innovations,
- to be creative,
- to join the scientific and research activities inherent to the university,
- to improve the relationship between the teachers and scientists at TU, university and schools students.
Participants in the competition present projects with an original solution to interdisciplinary problems in the field of technology, overcoming the boundaries between academic disciplines. The competition aims to encourage the participation of students in science promotion forums, national and international competitions and conferences, to provoke their desire to create innovations, to be competitors of their peers in Bulgaria and around the world. Last but not least, the competitions aim to increase interest in higher technical education and career opportunities in the field of science and innovation.
Funding
The maximum amount of the requested finding is 2557 euros, The funds can be used for:
- purchase of equipment, materials and consumables related to work on the project;
- participation (including secondments of the students) in national forums and competitions – up to 25%. Can be spent only for students secondments;
- publication activity.
How do I apply?
The application process for the 2026 competition is entirely electronic and is carried out by the mentor, who submits the project proposal through the e-TUS system, including the team’s administrative information, the description of the innovative solution, the planned activities, the required materials, and the detailed cost specification. Project proposals must be submitted by mentors through the e-TUS electronic system from 5 January till 31 January 2026.
