Dalarna 24h Innovation Challenge

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Interested in solving problems that matter?

How can the energy companies in Dalarna engage more people in the green energy transition? And what can the companies themselves do? These are a couple of the questions that you, as a student at Dalarna University, have the opportunity to answer during the second edition of the Dalarna 24h Innovation Challenge.

Dalarna 24h Innovation Challenge is organized on April 12-13 by Dalarna Science Park in collaboration with Dalarna University. The event runs from lunch to lunch, and this year, the challenge is presented by Dalarna's nine energy companies, focusing on Dalarna's energy and climate strategy.

Quick Facts

Concept: An annually recurring event where university students work on a concrete challenge for 24 hours, presented by a company or organization.
Purpose: Generate new ideas contributing to sustainable development in Dalarna and increase interest in innovation, energy, technology, and communication.
Content: Workshops, ideation, presentations, and award ceremony.
Language: English.
Organizers: Dalarna Science Park in collaboration with Dalarna University.
2024 Edition: Friday, April 12th, at 12:30 PM – Saturday, April 13th, at 12:00 PM.
Location: Dalarna Science Park, Borlänge.
Sponsors: Falu Energi & Vatten, Borlänge Energi, Dala Energi, Dalakraft, Hedemora Energi, Malung-Sälens Elverk, Dala Vind, Smedjebacken Energi, and Västerbergslagens Energi.

Take the opportunity to sharpen your creative toolkit, interact with coaches who can help you and your team mates harness creative solutions in a short period of time, and gain experience pitching your ideas in a corporate environment.

Registration is open until April 11, 2024

Competition Details

  • The introduction includes a presentation of the challenge
  • Students will then be divided into teams.
  • Coaches will be on hand to provide support throughout the competition
  • Teams will present and pitch their ideas to a jury. 

There will be free food and refreshments for all competitors throughout the day of the competition.