Time does not exist for the chooser, only for the observer.
Die Zeit existiert nicht für den Wähler, nur für den Beobachter.
Applicants can find here the important dates for the different steps of the challenges. Crucial to note that the dates below are approximate and they will be updated with the exact deadlines.
Be sure to check this page regularly to stay informed.
The timeline for the 2025-2026 edition of the Challenges is yet to come.
Opening the call is expected in February 2026, for candidates finishing their university degree in Spring or Fall 2026.
An announcement is made on our BERNSPIRE website and on our social media platforms.
Subscribe your project. Project’s details are not required at this stage.
Applicants will have to fill-in the template application document and upload the file.
Top 10 finalist projects will be selected by the jury-panel in both engineering and social-science
Top finalists will be invited to present their projects in online separate sessions.
Jury members will select the top 2 projects among the top 10 presentations.
An announcement will be published for the candidates to fill-in an online application form
March 2025Submit the details of your project as per the application template.
November 2025
