Covid-19 has affected most aspects of our lives. From complicated health related issues to disruptions of our daily lives; even as far as very simple tasks are concerned. Global initiatives encourage individuals and teams to come up with solutions that will help overcome such problems.

We welcome smaller and bigger ideas that are ambitious, and feasible. We are looking for entrepreneurs who want to change the world step by step in an entrepreneurial way.

Present your idea in a video of up to 5 minutes by responding to the following 5 questions:

1. What problem related to or caused by the Covid-19 epidemic does your idea address?
2. Who has this problem?
3. What is the solution you propose?
4. How can you implement this solution? How is this solution related to your knowledge, experience, skills, contacts etc.?
5. What do you need to implement your idea?

Share your video with us by filling out the Application Form below. The best way to share the video is with a link from a cloud storage or file sharing tool (WeTransfer, Dropbox, Box, OneDrive etc.).

All submissions will be reviewed by the Contest Committee for validity and eligibility. The valid submissions will be forwarded to the Selection Panel that consists of Alba alumni entrepreneurs.

The Selection Panel will evaluate valid submissions based on the following criteria to select the Contest Winner:

• creativity,
• vision,
• social impact and
• feasibility!

Each one of these 4 criteria accounts for 25% of the evaluation.

The ideas will not be evaluated for scale or size. Even small changes can make our world a better place following the COvid-19 outbreak and its implications. The Selection Panel may suggest further scholarships, should more than one applicant excel in the competition.

The Contest's Selection Panel represents the new era of entrepreneurship in Greece. Young achievers from different sectors who have a proven track record of turning ideas into action. All of them have studied at Alba pursuing different degrees. Apart from their Alma Mater, they also share the passion for entrepreneurship.

 

For more information regarding the idea contest contact Alexis Komselis, Director, Alba Hub for Entrepreneurship and Development (AHEAD) at [email protected].

For more information regarding the MSc in Entrepreneurship and the academic application process contact Maria Zalma, MSc Entrepreneurship Program Manager at [email protected].