The purpose of the call

To recognize and support the most outstanding entrepreneurial initiatives at each of the institutions participating in the Pre-Incubator Network thereby fostering a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation among UV students.

Who can participate?

If you are a bachelor degree, master´s degree or doctorate student enrolled in the UV in the 2025-2026 academic course and you have an idea that could make a difference, this call for proposals is for you. The multidisciplinary teams are also welcomed. If you are working with collegues from different degree programs, you must choose a single pre-incubator to submit your joint application.

How to participate?

The participation process is simple, but it has some requirements:

• If you are participating as a team, choose only on Pre-Incubator
• It is not allowed to participate in more than one Pre-Incubator 
• Follow the indicated steps explained on the UVemprén website 

Two stages of the contest:

The call for proposals is structured around a multi-stage selection process that ensures the best projects make it to the final round:

Stage 1 Selecting the Pre-Incubator: Every Pre-Incubator identifies and selects the best project from their institution.

Prizes: There will be granted 17 prizes of €500 (one for each Pre-Incubator)

The selected projects will represent their faculty during the second stage of the contest.

Stage 2: Pitch Combat Final: The selected projects compete in an exciting pitch battle format before a panel of experts.

Final prizes:

1st: € 1500

2nd: €750

3rd: €750

Quick facts

Intended for: Students of Bachelor Degree, Master´s Degree and Doctorate, enrolled in the UV in the 2025-2026 academic course

Stage 1: Selection of the Pre-Incubator

Stage 2: Pitch Combat between the winners of the first stage of the contest 

More information: UVemprén