€15,000 for Tech with Impact: Social Entrepreneurship Program 2026
€15,000 for Tech with Impact: Social Entrepreneurship Program 2026
Do you have an idea for a business, system or invention that could solve a real social or environmental challenge?
The Social Entrepreneurship Program (SEP) 2026 supports students from RWTH Aachen and FH Aachen in turning technology-driven ideas into real-world projects.
A particular focus is on “Downstripping”: making high-tech solutions more accessible and impactful for society.
Selected projects receive:
Up to €15,000 for materials, prototyping and project development
Coaching and support to develop their idea
Access to the Collective Incubator and its infrastructure
The opportunity to connect entrepreneurial talent with university technology
No company or legal form is required to apply.
Application period: August 12–26, 2026
All you need to apply is a pitch deck, budget plan, project description and CVs.
Ready to turn technology into impact? Check out the guidelines and apply: