FutureMakers welcomes all students to participate with their ideas—whether they involve services, products, social innovations, or something completely out of the box. It doesn’t matter how far along your idea is. What matters most is the vision itself and your ability to communicate it convincingly.
The competition is organised by Mau Innovation in proud collaboration with Sparbanken Syd’s Foundation, which is committed to supporting great ideas close to you.
Round 1: You can compete individually or as a group by describing your idea in a simple web form. A team of experienced assessors in impact and idea development will review all submitted ideas and select 20 submissions to proceed to the next step.
Round 2: If your idea, individually or as part of a team, is among the chosen ones, you will be asked to create a compelling max 60-second video presentation summarising the essence of the idea. In this stage, 10 submissions are selected.
Round 3: The owners of the ideas and visions that reach the final stage will receive exclusive presentation training from the university’s Innovation Advisors and participate in the FutureMakers Award event. Here, all finalists that reached the final stage will present their ideas on stage before a jury, and the winners will be crowned. In addition, food, drinks, and networking opportunities will be provided at the event. It’s a chance to make your voice heard and contribute to shaping a better future together!
Applications for FutureMakers open on 26 September
Prize Categories
Social Impact
Prize: 25 000 SEK
Does your idea potentially improve the lives of current and future generations?
Win 25,000 SEK and help shape a better future for us all!
Innovation Excellence
Prize: 15 000 SEK
Is your idea groundbreaking and creative?
Win 15,000 SEK and showcase your innovative concept to the world!
Best Presentation
Prize: 10 000 SEK
Can you convince others of the value of your idea?
Win 10,000 SEK for the best presentation!
The evaluation of ideas is based on the following criteria:
Social Impact: How can your concept positively contribute to and address relevant societal problems?
Idea and Innovation Excellence: How visionary, creative and unique is your idea?
Need: What need is the basis for your idea, and who is the idea targeted towards?
Sustainability: Does your idea consider one or more sustainability aspects, such as social, economic, or environmental?
Best Presentation: How effectively and convincingly can you present your idea to others?
FutureMakers 2024
On December 11 2024, Malmö University hosted the grand final of the idea competition, FutureMakers—a contest designed to encourage creativity and promote innovative ideas. The competition provided students with a unique platform to showcase their ideas, compete for a prize of SEK 50,000, and bring their visions to life. A total of 49 ideas were submitted, demonstrating the diverse talent and creativity of Malmö University’s students. The 10 most inspiring ideas advanced to the grand final, where three ideas were awarded, highlighting the exceptional quality and potential of student-driven innovation.
FutureMakers 2023
Last autumn, Malmö University students demonstrated their diverse talents and inventive spirit through 56 submitted ideas. Following a rigorous selection process, 10 outstanding ideas from all five faculties at Malmö University advanced to the grand finale, addressing societal challenges such as electricity consumption, language learning, discrimination in education, sustainable consumption, health management, competence development, and dental care. The culmination occurred on December 12, showcasing months of hard work and creativity.
FutureMakers terms and conditions
Contact
Anna Bogeskär Brandt
Project Manager, Malmö University
Phone: +46 (0)40-665 80 84
Email: anna.bogeskar.brandt@mau.se
