{"id":47911,"date":"2025-04-01T15:18:04","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T13:18:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eunice-university.eu\/?p=47911"},"modified":"2025-12-04T13:01:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T12:01:11","slug":"eunice-start-cup-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eunice-university.eu\/it\/eunice-start-cup-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"EUNICE Start Cup 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\r\n

The EUNICE Start Cup is a\u00a0business competition between students<\/strong>\u00a0of the different EUNICE universities. Teams compete for their own entrepreneurial ideas by pitching their entrepreneurial ideas to a jury. Who has the most innovative idea, who can assure the judges, who inspires the audience with their pitch?<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\nIn 2025, the University of Vaasa<\/a> hosts the EUNICE Start Cup Finals in Vaasa, Finland, from 24 to 25 April 2025. Each EUNICE university has their own local phase before the finals. The winning team will be awarded with\u00a0one-thousand euros<\/strong>. The experience will be valuable for all participants as the process allows them to gain entrepreneurial skills, fine-tune their business idea, and build international networks.<\/p>\r\n

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The winner idea:<\/h2>\r\n

EUNICE Start Cup winner: WoundWise, a new\u00a0solution to heal\u00a0wounds \u2013 EUNICE<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” css=”.vc_custom_1744110332888{padding-top: 3% !important;}”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”right” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” 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Teams and ideas<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

University of Cantabria: SiCk detectors<\/h3>\r\n

Diego Rosich<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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SiCk detectors are a solution to increase the precision of the doses of radioactivity during brachytherapy procedures, which are radiotherapy techniques widely used in hospitals to treat common cancers such as prostate and breast cancer.<\/p>\r\n

University of Catania: Clevergrow<\/h3>\r\n

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Brothers\u00a0Simone and Tommaso La Malfa<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Clevergrow aims to improve precision agriculture, reduce environmental impact and increase productivity by monitoring chemical and physical parameters to determine the precise timing and amount of irrigation.<\/p>\r\n

Universit\u00e9 Polytechnique Hauts-de-France: MyCloset<\/h3>\r\n

Nathan Fr\u00e9meaux, Cl\u00e9ment Rousteau<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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MyCloset is an application that helps users maximize their clothing usage by offering tailored outfit suggestions for their daily needs. Using artificial intelligence, it assists in better wardrobe organization and maximizes the potential of already-owned pieces. Furthermore, by integrating recommendations for second-hand purchases, MyCloset encourages a more responsible and sustainable approach to fashion.<\/p>\r\n

Karlstad University: GlassHub<\/h3>\r\n

Chanda Nsofwa<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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GlassHub is a centralized app store for smart glasses that bridges the gap between smart glasses users and developers. It simplifies app discovery, installation, and sharing for users, while providing developers with a streamlined platform to publish, update, and monetize applications. It’s the app store for smart glasses.<\/p>\r\n

University of Mons: Light It Up<\/h3>\r\n

Lucas Lambert, Nathaniel Dubois, Julien Depoplimont, Julien G\u00e9r\u00e9mie<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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Light It Up offers an intelligent system for optimising public lighting. The system regulates light intensity based on whether there are passers-by in the streets or in car parks. The device provides remote management of the lighting and includes an automatic fault detection system.<\/p>\r\n

Poznan University of Technology: WoundWise<\/h3>\r\n

Aleksandra Makiej<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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WoundWise is a revolutionary next-generation hydrogel dressing that\u00a0 accelerates the healing of infected and chronic wounds. Its advanced\u00a0 formulation reduces infection risks and enhances recovery, offering a\u00a0 breakthrough solution to modern wound care challenges.<\/p>\r\n

University of Vaasa: Moro Food Co.<\/h3>\r\n

Okko Untala, Tommi Turunen, Lenni Lehtonen<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

In 2025, Moro Food Co. launches onigiri in Finland. A healthy, portable Japanese rice snack meeting demand for exciting convenience food. As sushi has gone mainstream, onigiri is the next step: simpler and more accessible. Moro Food Co. targets national and Nordic expansion, redefining the ready meal category.<\/p>\r\n

Polytechnic Institute of Viseu: SmartShield<\/h3>\r\n

Francisco Madureira<\/strong> and Vasco Vieira<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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The SmartShield is an innovative helmet designed to increase motorcyclist safety in emergency situations. In the event of an accident, an integrated automatic system detects the impact and triggers an immediate alert to emergency contacts. In more serious cases, the emergency services sends the exact location of the motorcyclist to 112. This functionality ensures a quick and efficient response, increasing the chances of a successful rescue. Combining cutting-edge technology and ergonomic design, SmartShield sets a new standard for motorcycle riding safety.<\/p>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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