Engineering Newcomer

Commitment to young engineers

Since 2014, together with norelem, Cadenas and the
Federal Working Group for Technical Colleges for the best young talent project
in the field of engineering & development. Are you a pupil or student
at a university, technical school or university of applied sciences? Then don't waste any time
and register now for our renowned design competition!

Whether you worked on your project or thesis alone or in a team
- take the opportunity to measure yourself against other talents and put your skills
put your skills to the test! In addition to attractive prize money for you and your
educational institution, there is also plenty of recognition, attention
and career opportunities!

Register now, submit your project and participate until July 31, 2026
 take part - we look forward to your ideas! 💡

Information at a glance

Who can take part?

Pupils and students from universities, technical colleges and universities of applied sciences alone or in teams (also possible internationally in English).

Which projects can you submit to
?

We are looking for your innovative engineering and development projects or theses with technological benefits and market opportunities.
and market opportunities.

How can you take part?

Your participation takes place online Send us pictures, videos or CAD data and your documentation for your project by July 31, 2026.

What can you win?

An expert jury will evaluate your project and determine the winners. There are great prizes to be won
for you and your educational institution.

The chance to win your prize

The award ceremony will take place on the Innovation Stage at the FMB in Bad Salzuflen will take place. Here you have the chance to present your project to a wide audience.

The evaluation criteria

Engineering Newcomer
  • Innovation & creativity
    What makes your project special?
  • Technological benefits & market opportunities
    Does your idea have future potential?
  • Use of standard & purchased parts
    How cost-efficient & flexible is your solution?
  • Function & handling
    How well does your concept work?
Register here

The competition procedure

Example projects

Rudolf Diesel Technical College Nuremberg

EcoSort

EcoSort is an automated trash can that uses a camera and AI waste recognition to sort trash into the correct category in a contactless and hygienic manner. It facilitates waste separation and is particularly suitable for public areas.

Technical school Munich

Mobile manipulator (exoskeleton)

The mobile manipulator (exoskeleton) was developed using standardized components, which reduces weight and optimizes the Design . It relieves the user through automatic height adjustment and supports ergonomic, energy-saving work.

Mindelheim Technical College

TIM – Tiny Injection Machine

TIM – Tiny Injection Machine is a compact injection molding machine for producing small plastic parts. It enables plastic processing in a minimal space and is particularly suitable for small series or prototypes.

Vocational college for technology, media, Mönchengladbach

Wire rope device

Design of a wire rope device for controlled unwinding with high safety, flexible alignment and good corrosion resistance and slip resistance.

Rudolf Diesel Technical College Nuremberg

TAC-Roll - the hose reel

Development of a hose winding system that offers a resource-saving and time-efficient alternative to the conventional handling of fire hoses.

Technical college, Mittelland, Switzerland

Pro.tec - Rescue robot

Further development of a rescue robot with the help of sensors and digital technologies to increase accuracy and operational capability.

HTL-Neufelden

PowerStack Multi 1600

The space-saving solution for fast and secure storage of Euro pallets and stacking frames. Modularly extendable up to 7 meters and can also be used outdoors thanks to a weatherproof roof segment.

Award ceremony 2025

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