March 12th 2024

MCIdea4students

For creative student ideas that contribute to the advancement of the MCI.

Call for ideas 2024

Sustainability is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Accordingly, the MCI is also asking what opportunities there are to make the university more sustainable. The goal is to find solutions that contribute to the continuous improvement of the Entrepreneurial School®, its offers, services and buildings from an ecological, economic and/or socio-cultural perspective in support of sustainable development.

We are looking for innovative ideas on a) opportunities for change and measures on campus, as well as b) potential initiatives by MCI students that will have a sustainable impact on our university. Do you have a special idea or have you perhaps come across exciting ideas and measures for a sustainable campus (see a) and/or opportunities for participation in student groups that deal with the topic (see b) during your semester abroad, during your internship, at events or wherever? Your creative suggestions should contribute to making MCI  more sustainable in the future.

The winning idea receives EUR 500,-. In addition, a total of 5 MCI backpacks and 5 MCI pop sockets will be awarded to other submissions. The winners of these prizes can also have their participation recognized as an activity for the MCI Badge "Ambassador".

  • The competition is open to full- and part-time students enrolled in any MCI study program of any year
  • Group entries will also be accepted (In case of group entries, the prize money will be divided equally among the team members)
  • MCI employees and teaching staff and their families are excluded.

  • Sustainability impact
  • Degree of innovation & originality
  • Benefits/relevance for MCI students
  • Feasibility

  • MCI Rector
  • Chair of MCI University Student Representation
  • Head and Assistant of MCI Center for Responsible Management and Social Impact
  • Head of Controlling
  • Head of Infrastructure

Depending on the submitted proposal, further parties without voting rights may be consulted (e.g. heads of relevant departments).

Short Facts
  • Deadline: April 30, 2024
  • Prize money: EUR 500
  • Further prizes: 5 MCI Backpacks & 5 MCI Popsockets

Online Submission

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