Innovation Challenge
What to expect?
- Location: Online
- Period: Flexible scheduling with kick-off on 28/09
- Project deadline: 6/11
- Final event: 24/11/2026 (Elia Innovation Fair)
Give your students the opportunity to develop their talents through our 6-Week Innovation Challenge! Specially designed for students in the 5th, 6th and 7th year of technical education, this interactive program includes 6 short modules that are easy to integrate into the classroom. By combining theory and practice, the challenge aligns with learning objectives and brings current topics to life in an engaging way.
Throughout the challenge, students work towards a concrete innovation assignment. The best teams will have the opportunity to present their solution to an expert jury during our Innovation Fair.
What can you expect?
- A ready-to-use digital learning journey consisting of 6 modules of 20 minutes each
- Flexible integration into existing lesson plans
- A combination of practical and theoretical modules aligned with the curriculum
- An enriching learning experience with the chance to win school equipment worth €10,000
Learn, Challenge & Inspire
Through this Innovation Challenge, students not only discover Elia but also actively tackle the energy challenges of tomorrow. Working on a real-life case, they are encouraged to think creatively and develop solution-oriented skills, resulting in an innovative final project.
The program also offers significant value for teachers. The modules are flexible, aligned with educational objectives and require minimal preparation. This makes it easy to bring theory and practice together in an accessible and engaging way.
Together, we can give students the opportunity to discover their talents and broaden their horizons towards a future in the energy sector.
