# Bernspire

> Embracing Minds, Inspiring Generations


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- [2024-2025 winners](https://bernspire.com/2024-2025-winners/): 2024 – 2025 Edition Winners Winners will be announced soon Stay tuned! Back to home
- [jury-BImankulova](https://bernspire.com/jury-bimankulova/): A warm welcome Jury members Jury member login Welcome back Project 1 Application form Project thesis Project presentation Project 2 Application form Project thesis Project presentation Evaluation Tables Project 1 Project 2
- [jury-HMaziku](https://bernspire.com/jury-hmaziku/): A warm welcome Jury members Jury member login Welcome back Project 1 Application form Project thesis Project presentation Project 2 Application form Project thesis Project presentation Evaluation Tables Project 1 Project 2
- [jury-AFadlallah](https://bernspire.com/jury-afadlallah/): A warm welcome Jury members Jury member login Welcome back Project 1 Application form Project thesis Project presentation Project 2 Application form Project thesis Project presentation Evaluation Tables Project 1 Project 2
- [jury-CChaudet](https://bernspire.com/jury-cchaudet/): A warm welcome Jury members Jury member login Welcome back Project 1 Application form Project thesis Project presentation Project 2 Application form Project thesis Project presentation Evaluation Tables Project 1 Project 2
- [jury-HHassan](https://bernspire.com/jury-hhassan/): A warm welcome Jury members Jury member login Welcome back Project 1 Application form Project thesis Project presentation Project 2 Application form Project thesis Project presentation Evaluation Tables Project 1 Project 2
- [Project Submission](https://bernspire.com/project-submission-2/): Project Submission The deadline for 2024-2025 edition has elapsed. The deadline for 2025-2026 edition is yet to come. Application Submit your project Before submitting your project you need to register first. After the registration, you will receive a code that you must use for the submission. To submit your project, please download the template, fill it in with your project details, and then upload the filled-in document. This will complete your project submission. Make sure that the your text completely fits correctly in the text-box of the application form. Verify that your answers appear properly after your insertions.  NOTE: Only PDF […]
- [Our Team](https://bernspire.com/our-team/): Do you have questions? Meet Our Community Managers and Ambassadors Kigali Chapter Bern Chapter Rose Kawila Community Manager Rose Kawila is a data scientist and graduate student at Carnegie Mellon University Africa, specializing in applied machine leaning, with background in Economics & Statistics. Elena Rener Community Manager Dr. Elena Rener is a researcher at Bern university, in the group for Business Analytics, Operations Research and Quantitative Methods. Get in touch Contact us Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.LayoutPrefixMr.Ms.Mrs.LayoutName *Email *Country *please select one of the options belowAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican […]
- [opportunities](https://bernspire.com/opportunities/): Opportunities Are you passionate about making a difference? Looking for a meaningful way to give back? Are you willing to make an impact and gain valuable skills and hands-on experience ? then volunteering at BERNSPIRE is the right thing for you ! Our current offers Website Manager We are seeking a skilled and proactive Web-Master to manage, maintain, and optimize our website. This role focuses on ensuring the website remains secure, functional, and up to date while also responding to and resolving technical issues. The web-master will be responsible for troubleshooting website incidents, optimizing performance, implementing security measures, and providing […]
- [Privacy Policy](https://bernspire.com/privacy-policy/): Home /  Privacy Policy At BERNSPIRE we value your privacy, and we are committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information, particularly when you participate in our contests (or challenges). Who We Are / The Data Controller BERNSPIRE is an association based in Switzerland, focuses on emphasizing the importance of education in low- and middle-income countries by encouraging innovation and problem-solving among young talents. BERNSPIRE yearly […]
- [Girls in Engineering](https://bernspire.com/girls-in-engineering/): Girls in Engineering The participation of women in engineering has improved over the years, but there is still more to be done. Here are some key statistics related to women in engineering*: Globally: Only 16-20% of engineering undergraduates globally are women, according to UNESCO’s reports on women in STEM. In 2020, women accounted for about 28% of the STEM workforce globally, but within engineering, this percentage is often lower. United States: In 2022, women earned approximately 22.5% of all bachelor’s degrees in engineering in the U.S. The proportion of women earning master’s and doctoral degrees in engineering is slightly higher, […]
- [Become a member](https://bernspire.com/membership/): Join BERNSPIRE Membership Be part of an international corporation Shared values Networking Exchanging ideas Make a difference Bernspire is a community with members from wide-range backgrounds and one view of rewarding young talents in low-and-middle income countries. Why become a member ? Join a community of like-minded people, discuss and exchange with them Contribute and share your ideas and initiatives, participate in decision making Receive an exclusive booklet about the submitted projects, the participating countries, and anonymous statistics about the winners Join the exclusive members’ meeting and online discussion sessions Attend our exclusive networking events Take part of our social […]
- [The Engineering Challenge](https://bernspire.com/the-engineering-challenge/): The Engineering Challenge Engineering is also fun Engineering field fascinates many young talents. The different workflow phases for an engineer going through designing, building, and presenting the final output mostly provides a sense of achievement and satisfaction. Not to mention the associated challenges with problem-solving. The graduation project is often considered as the very first “real” project for young engineers. It is essential to practically learn filling the gap between theories and implementation. If you are a young engineer who just finalized your graduation project, if you studied in a university located in one of the eligible participating countries for […]
- [The Social Science Challenge](https://bernspire.com/the-social-science-challenge/): Overview The Social Science Challenge Social science is essential for understanding human behavior and improving society. It informs policies, enhances quality of life, and addresses social issues like poverty and discrimination. By promoting social cohesion, supporting economic stability, and analyzing factors that drive human actions, social science helps create a fair, compassionate, and well-functioning society. Fresh social science graduates bring critical thinking, research skills, and cultural awareness, making them adaptable, ethical team players. Equipped to analyze data and communicate complex ideas, they’re ready to tackle societal challenges in fields like policy, social services, and community engagement. We invite final year […]
- [Advisory Board](https://bernspire.com/advisory-board/): 50+ Years of Experience The Advisory Board With diverse backgrounds, our independent advisory board members offer vital support and guidance. We are grateful for the valuable expertise each member of our advisory board brings to our association. A heartfelt thank you to all of them. Academics 65% Professionals 35% Our Advisory Board Members Eng. Stefano Ricca With over 20 years of experience in mobile radio access technologies, Stefano has a strong track record in system architecture, radio network development, and team leadership. As currently a System Architect at Swisscom, Stefano specializes in delivering innovative telecommunications solutions with a focus on […]
- [About us](https://bernspire.com/about-us/): The Association Many young talents have the creativity and passion to make significant contributions to the science and to the society. Our aim is to encourage them! We aim to encourage and inspire innovation from multiple perspectives. By placing young talents in the center of our focus, empowering their science-based projects, we envision promoting collaborative university-industry exchanges. Our goals Emphasizing the crucial role of education in low- and middle-income countries, advocating for its importance in driving societal progress. Through our challenges, we aim to foster innovation and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving among young talents, starting already at the graduation […]
- [Jury login](https://bernspire.com/jury-login/): Are you one of the jury members ? Jury members Jury member login Project Sign-up Project submissions
- [Registration](https://bernspire.com/registration/): Registration Sign-up is now open Sign-up is now open only for candidates who will obtain their undergraduate degree in 2026. The deadline for the final submission is coming in November/December 2026. A registration is required before the submission. After the registration, In case you did not receive the Registration code,please check your SPAM/Junk email folder. DOWNLOAD The Call for Applications – GPC 2025-2026 edition Already registered – Login Eligible Countries Registration form Sign up & join the challenge Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. Contact name * […]
- [The Prizes](https://bernspire.com/the-prizes/): The Prizes The awards Celebrating The Excellence For its inaugural edition of the challenges, Bernspire will award the best projects in engineering and in social-science, as an initiative to encourage young talents excelling in their fields. Inaugural Edition rewards for outstanding projects First Prize: 1200 CHF for the first best project in each sub-field. Second Prize: 800 CHF for the second best project each sub-field. Special Prize: 800 CHF for the winning project of the Girls-in-Engineering Challenge. Certificates: Recognizing the achievements of the top 10 finalists. Publication: Top finalist projects will be featured on our website and social media platforms. […]
- [The Timeline](https://bernspire.com/the-timeline/): The TimeLine Time does not exist for the chooser, only for the observer. Die Zeit existiert nicht für den Wähler, nur für den Beobachter. Albert Einstein 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. 2025 – 2026 Edition: The call is now open for candidates finishing their university degree in Spring or Fall 2026. March March The call is open An announcement is made on our […]
- [The procedures](https://bernspire.com/the-procedures/): Our procedures 20 + Expert Jury Members To get what you love, you must first be patient with what you hate. Al Ghazali. 1025 – 1111 How It Works The Procedures Participating in our challenges involves well-defined steps. Below, you will find an outline of the entire process. Announcement and Application Evaluation Selection Awarding Prizes Timeline Sign-up your project We publish an announcement for the applicants to participate by signing-up for the challenges. If you are working in a team with your colleagues, only one registration is needed per team (per project). After the candidates’ registrations, a second deadline will […]
- [Contact Us](https://bernspire.com/contact-us/): Do you have questions? Get in touch Contact us Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.LayoutPrefixMr.Ms.Mrs.LayoutName *Email *Country *please select one of the options belowAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBolivia (Plurinational State of)Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos (Keeling) IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo (Democratic Republic of the)Cook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzech RepublicCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatini (Kingdom of)EthiopiaFalkland Islands (Malvinas)Faroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIran (Islamic Republic of)IraqIreland (Republic of)Isle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea (Democratic People's Republic of)Korea (Republic of)KosovoKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao […]
- [Jury members](https://bernspire.com/jury-members/): Home /  International Jury Members 100 + Years Of Experience Evaluations by Experts An international jury panel with a wide-range of expertise will be evaluating the submitted projects. Our jury members are all experts, each in her/his field. The panel has a total number of more than 100 years of experience in both industry and academia. The evaluation of the projects will be completely anonymous. Two-stage evaluation will take place: The top finalist projects will be selected at the first stage. In the second stage the top finalists will present their projects in an online session for a subset of the […]
- [The details](https://bernspire.com/the-details/): capstone Graduation projects and dissertations Graduation project and dissertation plays an essential role in the academic and professional development of university graduates.Many benefits are gained through the project/dissertation work. Application of Knowledge Skill Development Professional Experience Confidence Building Contribution to the Field Understanding of Real-World Challenges Time Management 2 K Expected Submission Encouraging and rewarding Freshly-graduated talents Our annual challenges aim to recognize and reward the most innovative and impactful graduation projects from low- and middle–income countries. Whether in engineering or social sciences, our challenges offer the freshly graduated young talents the opportunity to showcase their work, gain recognition, win […]
- [Home](https://bernspire.com/): Encouraging and Inspiring Innovation Make Your Project Spotted Innovation Impact Many young-talents have the enthusiasm, passion and creativity to make significant contributions to the science and to the society. Our aim is to value their efforts. Recognizing the significant impact of collaboration among all stakeholders in the education system, we aim to strengthen these partnerships, with a strong focus on prioritizing and nurturing young talents. Graduation project or dissertation:An important opportunity for a career kick-start. Whether in engineering or in social-science, promote your graduation project idea, and work, by competing alongside hundreds of other projects in an exciting challenge. more […]
- [The rules & criterion](https://bernspire.com/the-rules-criterion/): The rules You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else. Man muss die Spielregeln lernen. Und dann muss man spielen, besser als alle anderen. Albert Einstein 10 submission rules The rules The ten rules The participation in our challenges is governed by a set of specific rules to ensure fairness and clarity. All applicants must adhere to these guidelines to be considered for the contest. The candidates must be freshly graduated and obtained their university undergraduate degree.For 20xx-20yy edition of the Challenges, the candidates must be graduated in 20yy. […]


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