Collider
Where students, companies and experts collide to solve real-life challenges.
What is the EuroTeQ Collider?
The EuroTeQ Collider is a challenge-based learning programme that brings together interdisciplinary student teams, industry partners, and academic mentors to work on real problems that matter. It is hands-on, fast-paced, and designed to help students transform ideas into tangible solutions while gaining the skills that today’s world demands.
Why the Collider?
Modern challenges do not fit neatly into one discipline. That’s why the Collider brings together students from engineering, business, design, IT, social sciences and beyond to collaborate on authentic industry problems. Through this experience, students learn to:
- Work in diverse, international teams.
- Build practical solutions that address real user needs.
- Develop creativity, critical thinking and innovation skills.
- Gain confidence in presenting and pitching ideas.
- Collaborate directly with companies and experts.
| Study Level | Students Enrolled | International Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Engineering | 400 | 30% |
| Bachelor of Science | 500 | 20% |
| Bachelor of Science | 1308 | 15% |
| PhD Students | 905 | 25% |
Facts and Figures
The EuroTeQ Collider brings together students, companies, and experts to tackle real-world challenges across Europe. These figures highlight the scale of our collaboration, the diversity of our participants, and the impact of our growing innovation community.
Challenge Collaborators
150+
partners involved
Gender Balance
39 %
women enrolled
Non-EU Students
45 %
participants
Active Students
1264
in Collider
FAQ
What is the EuroTeQ Collider, and who is it for?
The EuroTeQ Collider is a challenge-based learning programme where interdisciplinary student teams work together with companies and experts to solve real-world problems. It is open to Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD students from all EuroTeQ partner universities, as well as industry and academic partners who wish to contribute challenges or mentor teams.
What happens during the Collider?
Students join mixed teams, explore a real challenge provided by companies, and develop a practical solution over several weeks.
Throughout the process, they receive mentoring, attend workshops, and prepare for a final pitch event at their university’s local Collider.
What kind of challenges can participants expect?
Challenges come directly from industry, public-sector organisations, and research institutes. Topics often include sustainability, mobility, energy, AI, digital transformation, circular economy, manufacturing, and societal well-being.
Students may also join with their own challenge idea, provided it aligns with the Collider’s themes and can be developed within an interdisciplinary team.
How does the EuroTeQaThon relate to the Collider?
The EuroTeQaThon is the European-level final of the Collider. Top teams from each university are selected to compete, present their ideas to an international jury, and connect with mentors and students across the EuroTeQ Alliance.
What benefits do companies and organisations gain?
Partners receive fresh ideas, early access to diverse student talent, and a structured opportunity to test concepts with motivated interdisciplinary teams. They also become part of the broader EuroTeQ innovation ecosystem.
Does the Collider continue after the national event?
Yes. Teams selected for the EuroTeQaThon continue developing their ideas. High-potential projects may also receive advanced mentoring through the EuroTeQ Bootcamp, offering further implementation support.
