On June 23, 2026, the AWAKE program at ENI celebrated its conclusion: teams from the interdisciplinary key qualification course “AWAKE – From Idea to Startup in Just a Few Weeks” presented their business ideas during the Demo Night to an expert jury and an engaged audience. The teams showcased creative and practical solutions addressing a wide range of real-world challenges.
The jury, consisting of Dr. Eric Braun (TTI), Sophia Schimpgen (NXTGN), and Katrin Kreidel (hydrop systems), challenged the teams with insightful questions and provided constructive feedback as well as valuable impulses for their next steps.
The following teams pitched their ideas:
- PlaceCollector: An app that saves interesting places discovered through social media content and reminds users when they are nearby.
- Toolarola: A marketplace where individuals can rent out and borrow tools and machinery within their local community.
- Supple: An app that recommends personalized supplement combinations based on individual goals and blood test results.
- Guide Me: A travel app that automatically provides information about landmarks and points of interest while users explore new places.
- Clean Hit: A nicotine- and toxin-free smoking alternative without causing addiction.
Supple impressed the jury and was awarded the Jury Prize. The team received a wildcard entry to the ASAP Final on July 22, 2026. We look forward to seeing how the team performs there.
Following the presentations, the evening continued with a relaxed networking session, giving jury members, participants, and guests the opportunity to connect and exchange ideas.
A big thank you goes to everyone involved in making the AWAKE program and Demo Night 2026 such a great success.
The course “AWAKE – From Idea to Startup in Just a Few Weeks” is offered every semester and is open to students from all disciplines.
Further entrepreneurship-related opportunities can be found [here].
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Andreas Wahl
Dr. rer. pol.Head of Teaching