T4EU Entrepreneurship Call: Apply for T-Lab Bootcamp & Fair in Germany
Young researchers, PhD candidates, and graduate students from Vytautas Magnus University are invited to turn ambitious ideas into real-world impact by registering for two dynamic, intensive four-day programmes offered by the Transform4Europe Alliance designed to foster entrepreneurial thinking and innovation: the T-Lab Bootcamp – “Turning societal challenges into entrepreneurial solutions” and the T-Lab Fair – “Entrepreneurship Transformation Lab”
- Duration: 4 days (3 nights)
- Dates: 27–30 April 2026
- Location: Saarland University, Saarbrücken, Germany
Both events share a core focus: developing an entrepreneurial mindset and providing the tools necessary to transform pressing societal challenges into innovative, impactful solutions.
Participants in both programmes will benefit from an interactive and practical approach:
- Interactive Workshops: Engage in hands-on sessions covering essential stages of the innovation process, including problem framing, creative ideation, and rapid prototyping.
- International Team Collaboration: Work within diverse international teams to tackle real-world cases provided by external partners and expert mentors, learning how to structure ideas into viable business concepts.
- Networking Opportunity: A key highlight for all participants is the scheduled visit to the NEXT Career Fair. This provides an opportunity to connect with established companies, dynamic startups, and influential institutions from across Europe, explore potential career paths, and significantly expand your professional network.
T-Lab Bootcamp: From Challenge to Concept
The T-Lab Bootcamp is an immersive experience designed to take participants through the entire entrepreneurial journey. The programme culminates with team pitches evaluated by a jury of experts, showcasing the entrepreneurial solutions developed during the programme. By combining research-driven innovation, intensive collaboration, and practical creativity, the T4EU Bootcamp empowers emerging scholars to become changemakers who effectively bridge the worlds of academia, industry, and society.
T-Lab Fair: Driving Real-World Impact
At the T-Lab Fair, participants will engage in focused group work, actively develop prototypes, and pitch their finalised ideas to a small expert jury. The Fair provides a vibrant, dynamic international platform that is specifically structured to foster creativity, facilitate essential knowledge exchange, and directly help participants transform their deep academic insights into tangible, real-world impact.
To be considered for selection, submit the registration form by December 12th.
For any additional questions, please contact the VMU Transform4Europe team via email at kateryna.horiunova@vdu.lt.
