Online Awards

Open To ALL JA Youth
The prize for all Gen-E Online Award winning teams will include tickets for up to 4/5 representatives to attend Gen-E 2026 European Entrepreneurship Festival in Riga. Winning teams will have the opportunity to network, join all activities, apply for Get – In – The Ring, and participate in the on-site student Expo on the 9th of July to showcase their idea.

NN Social Innovation Award

Upper-secondary

This award recognises teams who have developed an innovative business concept that addresses a particular social need.

EUROPEN Market Expansion Award

University

This award recognises the Start-Up team that has understood and demonstrated its ability to explore the opportunities, recognised problems and found solutions to operate its business across different markets in Europe.

PMIEF Best Application of Project Management Award

Upper-secondary

This award recognises teams that have learned and demonstrated their ability to apply project management throughout the lifecycle of their project. It recognises excellence in project management practices including superior planning, organisation, innovation, execution and positive impacts on society.

The Innovation in Energy Award supported by the Schneider Electric Foundation

Upper-secondary

The Energy Transition Award, supported by the Schneider Electric Foundation, aims to inspire more youth to come up with innovative and inclusive ideas in the energy field and recognise their achievement.