Community of the best university startups worldwide

University Startup World Cup has been running for five years. Our goal is to feature university startups from around the world that are making an impact. That's why we've made sure to incorporate the SDGs within the foundation of our program.

We've set up the application process differently this year. We've designed an online program teaching basic Nordic style methods to ensure all of our participants have an equal chance. The program begins from May to July where startups will work at their own leisure, and submit mini assignments which will be added to their application for the judging round. 

As a finalist, startups receive $1,000 USD. In order to receive the grant, startups must fully complete the application process and attend the finals from October 30th to November 1st. 

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A little less conversation, a little more action!

UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals will be the backbone of this year’s USWC!

The implications of not meeting the SDGs have real-world consequences that will touch the lives of everyone. Youth in particular will suffer the most if the SDGs are not met, simply due to the reality of longevity. The fact is not meeting the SDGs is our problem, so involving and motivating youth to participate in achieving the SDGs is essential – especially given the high proportion of youth populations around the world, such as in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

Testimonials

USWC finalists 2019

Logy.AI

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), India

Artificial intelligence in diagnosis of diseases.

R8Tech

Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia

Web-based AI-driven HVAC optimizing software for real estate managers and operators

CHECkuP - Cognitive HealthCare Platform

Technical University of Kosice, Slovakia

Providing the highest quality of healthcare for everyone by using cutting-edge technologies.

BioSeaTech (BST)

University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD), Portugal

 Industrial production of Salicornia and their transformations, without sodium chloride.

Sandcastles

University of Stellenbosch, South Africa

Sandcastles is developing a housing solution for informal settlements of South Africa, curbing the spread of fire, improving hygiene and ameliorating the housing crisis

Medeers

Superior University, Pakistan

Galvanicon is a device to detect emotions of fully paralyzed & disabled people who are not able to communicate.

MacGlas

Cork Institute of Technology, Ireland

A novel vision aid for the western worlds leading cause of blindness - Macular Degeneration.

CNEO

University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Romania

Remote Kinetotherapy with Worldwide Online Monitoring

RE-Leaf

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv and Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture, Ukraine

We offer patented, environmentally friendly, renewable raw materials - the leaves fall as an analogue of wood. Our technology allows you to make paper and save forests from felling.

Urban Food Network

Marquette University, United States

Promoting sustainable cities with organic, Non-GMO, healthy produce, grown right in your city by neighbors who care

NeJo

Catholic University of Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo

An air flight taxi that reduces C02 emission and time consumption.

VIOBAC

University of Copenhagen, Denmark

Preventing catheter associated urinary tract infections with UVC light

Blue Lobster

Copenhagen Business School, Denmark

We empower small-scale fishermen sell directly to local consumers.

Dianox

IT University of Copenhagen, Denmark

1 billion people are vitamin D deficient. Our mission is to reduce this number to zero.

Paragit Solutions

Technical University of Denmark, Denmark

A new wearable diagnostic sleeve combined with machine learning software for quantification of Parkinson’s symptoms

Krisp

Worcester Polytechnic Institute, United States

We are creating the next revolution in the agricultural industry with a more sustainable, healthier and more transparent food production system.

AC Biode

The University of Cambridge, United Kingdom

The first-ever standalone AC (Alternating Current) battery by "Biode".

AMaPro

RWTH Aachen University, Germany

Empowering people to sustainably manufacture affordable prostheses for everyone.

Medified

Tampere University, Finland

Transforming depression treatment

SecondLight

RWTH Aachen University, Germany

We give candles a second light by recycling old candle wax while giving people with disabilities an inspiring task.

MotorEcycle

Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, Germany

MotorEcycle reuses old two-wheeled vehicles by converting them to electric drive in order to offer an opportunity to enter electromobility with reduced waste.

Lupinta

Malmö University, Sweden

A new, innovative alternative for soy-based food products.

AgileCare Solutions

Michigan State University, United States

At AgileCare we're building mobile software solutions that bring connectivity, community, and care to the senior home health industry

Ligence

Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Lithuania

Ligence is developing an automated 2D echocardiography software to help clinicians save time with AI.

nüdel

Queens University, Canada

nüdel makes the foods we love better by infusing algae into staple foods; creating convenient, delicious, and nutrient rich meals.

Recycoal

RWTH Aachen University, Germany

Making green charcoal from agricultural waste.

Peak Coffee Processing

North Carolina State University, United States

We invented a system to filter coffee wastewater into clean water and fertilizer.

OrganyClean

Beirut Arab University, Lebanon

Green and sustainable cleaning hygiene products, by using natural’s power resources instead of using bad chemicals.

Olive Branch

Brandeis University, United States

Olive Branch Pictures is a media platform engaging in conflict resolution using collaborative animated storytelling

Own The Future

Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China

We are a technology company that specializes in the development, preparation and application of graphene, combined with Internet+ and Smart

SDU Eagles

University of Southern Denmark, Denmark

Developing a highly efficient, autonomous flying platform to perform humanitarian aid deliveries.

Elevate

University of Waterloo, Canada

Elevate is a game based E-Platform that empowers individuals with cognitive disabilities to become active members of society.

EntricEnergy

University of St. Thomas, United States

Entric is a rural electrification and mini-grid company with a mission to provide cost effective, clean and reliable electricity to unserved and underserved communities in Nigeria and other sub-Saharan Africa countries.

Sounce

Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics, Ukraine

“Sounce” is an application that is intended to translate from the language of the deaf-and-mute into English.

Visionary Labs

Technical University Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Insight about your Eyesight

Aquacubes

Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel, Germany and Stockholm Business School, Sweden

Aquacubes enables everyone to grow their own fresh fish in their backyard.

Health-Bridge

University of Toronto York, Canada

We tackle the language barrier in health care using technology.

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