FAQ

The competition is open to students at any academic level, including Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, and PDEng candidates. To be eligible, at least one member of your team must be a current student or a recent graduate from Delft University of Technology. This ensures that the contest remains focused on fostering innovation within the TU Delft community while allowing for interdisciplinary and multi-university collaboration.

Yes, participation in the TU Delft Impact Contest is completely free of charge for all eligible students and recent graduates. There are no registration fees or hidden costs involved in joining the workshops, coaching sessions, or networking events. This ensures that all innovative ideas have the opportunity to grow, regardless of financial resources.

Exact dates vary each year. Find the exact timeline here. 

No, to ensure full commitment and a fair competition, each individual is allowed to participate with only one team. Additionally, each team is limited to submitting one project per edition of the contest.

We welcome a wide range of projects, from early-stage ideas and technical prototypes to more advanced research or startup concepts. Depending on the current stage of your work, you can enter in either the Ideation or Advanced category. This ensures that projects are judged alongside others at a similar level of development.

No, the contest is open to students from all disciplines. Whether you are studying engineering, social sciences, humanities, or any other field, you are encouraged to participate. We believe that the most successful innovations come from interdisciplinary teams that combine different perspectives and expertise.

1. Login to the dashboard.
2. Go to “Profile”.
3. Fill in all the required boxes (name, surname, phone number, nationality, stage of education, faculty, what are you really good at, what are your passions/interests, etc.).
4. Save your profile. 

1. Login to the dashboard.
2. Go to “About your project”, and then “Members”.
3. Click on “Add team member”, and then on “Activate sharecode”. 
4. You’ll see a unique share code pop up. This code you can use to invite team members. You can send them an email with the code if you fill in the email address

1. Login to the dashboard.
2. Go to “About your project”
3. Fill in the required fields under “Competition”.
4. Add a logo + banner that represents your team in “Media”
5. Save your profile. 
6. Check if it looks good in “Preview”.

Mentorship is a cornerstone of the competition, offering teams critical feedback and a way to validate their core assumptions. Mentors help you refine your business model and sharpen your value proposition. Beyond technical advice, mentorship opens doors to valuable networking opportunities with established companies and industry leaders.

The contest is supported by an extensive network of companies and organizations that serve as sponsors, mentors, and potential collaborators. This network helps teams refine their ideas, validate market potential, and explore real-world business opportunities. You can find a full overview of all involved partners on our dedicated partner page.

Yes, it is possible to join an existing project. If a team is seeking new members, you can contact them directly through the portal or reach out to them internally. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your skills to a promising startup idea and participate in the contest even if you do not have a project of your own.

This way we can easily reach you. We stand for personal contact and believe that sometimes calling is better than sending an email. Furthermore, this means that we are always reachable via WhatsApp. As with other personal data, we won’t share this with other parties. More information about this can be found in our privacy and terms statements.

Previous participants have achieved significant success far beyond the competition itself. Many teams have transitioned into growing startups, secured additional awards, and gained extensive exposure at international innovation events. These outcomes demonstrate that the contest is a powerful launchpad for long-term entrepreneurial growth and professional development, reaching well beyond the initial prize money.