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BfK Ideas<\/h2>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_toggle title=”I have a business idea. How do I apply for the BfK Ideas competition? ” open_toggle_text_color=”#2a3163″ open_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” icon_color=”#ff5869″ toggle_icon=”L||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”50px” open_icon_color=”#ff5869″ open_toggle_icon=”K||divi||400″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”50px” icon_font_size_tablet=”50px” icon_font_size_phone=”40px” icon_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” open_icon_font_size_tablet=”50px” open_icon_font_size_phone=”40px” open_icon_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#2a3163″ title_level=”h3″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_font_size=”1.5em” body_text_color=”#666666″ body_font_size=”1.3em” body_line_height=”1.4em” body_link_font=”|700|||on||||” body_link_text_color=”#7d55c7″ background_enable_color=”off” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”|0px||0px|false|false” title_font_size_tablet=”” title_font_size_phone=”” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” body_font_size_tablet=”” body_font_size_phone=”” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” body_line_height_tablet=”1.4em” body_line_height_phone=”1.4em” body_line_height_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_css_toggle_icon=”margin-right:11px;” border_width_all=”0px” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#707070″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

It is up to the partner HEIs to select the business ideas in the competition and fill in the application form.<\/span>
Any individual application that is not recognized as selected by the Higher Education Institution itself for this purpose will not be accepted.<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”How many ideas can each HEI submit?” open_toggle_text_color=”#2a3163″ open_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” icon_color=”#ff5869″ toggle_icon=”L||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”50px” open_icon_color=”#ff5869″ open_toggle_icon=”K||divi||400″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”50px” icon_font_size_tablet=”50px” icon_font_size_phone=”40px” icon_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” open_icon_font_size_tablet=”50px” open_icon_font_size_phone=”40px” open_icon_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#2a3163″ title_level=”h3″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_font_size=”1.5em” body_text_color=”#666666″ body_font_size=”1.3em” body_line_height=”1.4em” body_link_font=”|700|||on||||” body_link_text_color=”#7d55c7″ background_enable_color=”off” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”|0px||0px|false|false” title_font_size_tablet=”” title_font_size_phone=”” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” body_font_size_tablet=”” body_font_size_phone=”” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” body_line_height_tablet=”1.4em” body_line_height_phone=”1.4em” body_line_height_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_css_toggle_icon=”margin-right:11px;” border_width_all=”0px” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#707070″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

Only one idea per Higher Education Institution should be chosen to represent it at BfK Ideas.<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”How many winners?” open_toggle_text_color=”#2a3163″ open_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” icon_color=”#ff5869″ toggle_icon=”L||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”50px” open_icon_color=”#ff5869″ open_toggle_icon=”K||divi||400″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”50px” icon_font_size_tablet=”50px” icon_font_size_phone=”40px” icon_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” open_icon_font_size_tablet=”50px” open_icon_font_size_phone=”40px” open_icon_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#2a3163″ title_level=”h3″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_font_size=”1.5em” body_text_color=”#666666″ body_font_size=”1.3em” body_line_height=”1.4em” body_link_font=”|700|||on||||” body_link_text_color=”#7d55c7″ background_enable_color=”off” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”|0px||0px|false|false” title_font_size_tablet=”” title_font_size_phone=”” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” body_font_size_tablet=”” body_font_size_phone=”” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” body_line_height_tablet=”1.4em” body_line_height_phone=”1.4em” body_line_height_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_css_toggle_icon=”margin-right:11px;” border_width_all=”0px” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#707070″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

For each category, the jury selects a winner. ANI reserves the right not to award a prize in a given category if it is found that none of the entries is above a certain minimum score of excellence (i.e. thereshold), to be determined according to the evaluation criteria. <\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”What are the categories of the BfK Ideas Competition?” open_toggle_text_color=”#2a3163″ open_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” icon_color=”#ff5869″ toggle_icon=”L||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”50px” open_icon_color=”#ff5869″ open_toggle_icon=”K||divi||400″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”50px” icon_font_size_tablet=”50px” icon_font_size_phone=”40px” icon_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” open_icon_font_size_tablet=”50px” open_icon_font_size_phone=”40px” open_icon_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#2a3163″ title_level=”h3″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_font_size=”1.5em” body_text_color=”#666666″ body_font_size=”1.3em” body_line_height=”1.4em” body_link_font=”|700|||on||||” body_link_text_color=”#7d55c7″ background_enable_color=”off” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”|0px||0px|false|false” title_font_size_tablet=”” title_font_size_phone=”” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” body_font_size_tablet=”” body_font_size_phone=”” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” body_line_height_tablet=”1.4em” body_line_height_phone=”1.4em” body_line_height_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_css_toggle_icon=”margin-right:11px;” border_width_all=”0px” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#707070″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

The categories can be found in the <\/span>Rules<\/u><\/a> of the respective edition of the competition.<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Who determines which Category each idea falls into?” open_toggle_text_color=”#2a3163″ open_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” icon_color=”#ff5869″ toggle_icon=”L||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”50px” open_icon_color=”#ff5869″ open_toggle_icon=”K||divi||400″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”50px” icon_font_size_tablet=”50px” icon_font_size_phone=”40px” icon_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” open_icon_font_size_tablet=”50px” open_icon_font_size_phone=”40px” open_icon_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#2a3163″ title_level=”h3″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_font_size=”1.5em” body_text_color=”#666666″ body_font_size=”1.3em” body_line_height=”1.4em” body_link_font=”|700|||on||||” body_link_text_color=”#7d55c7″ background_enable_color=”off” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”|0px||0px|false|false” title_font_size_tablet=”” title_font_size_phone=”” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” body_font_size_tablet=”” body_font_size_phone=”” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” body_line_height_tablet=”1.4em” body_line_height_phone=”1.4em” body_line_height_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_css_toggle_icon=”margin-right:11px;” border_width_all=”0px” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#707070″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

It is up to the HEI, when completing the application, to classify the idea according to the sectors in the competition.<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”I'm at a private Portuguese higher education institution. Can I take part? ” open_toggle_text_color=”#2a3163″ open_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” icon_color=”#ff5869″ toggle_icon=”L||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”50px” open_icon_color=”#ff5869″ open_toggle_icon=”K||divi||400″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”50px” icon_font_size_tablet=”50px” icon_font_size_phone=”40px” icon_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” open_icon_font_size_tablet=”50px” open_icon_font_size_phone=”40px” open_icon_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#2a3163″ title_level=”h3″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_font_size=”1.5em” body_text_color=”#666666″ body_font_size=”1.3em” body_line_height=”1.4em” body_link_font=”|700|||on||||” body_link_text_color=”#7d55c7″ background_enable_color=”off” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”|0px||0px|false|false” title_font_size_tablet=”” title_font_size_phone=”” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” body_font_size_tablet=”” body_font_size_phone=”” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” body_line_height_tablet=”1.4em” body_line_height_phone=”1.4em” body_line_height_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_css_toggle_icon=”margin-right:11px;” border_width_all=”0px” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#707070″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

Yes. All Portuguese HEIs are eligible to select and reference business ideas from their students, teachers and\/or researchers. <\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”My Higher Education Institution is not on the list of partners. What should I do? ” open_toggle_text_color=”#2a3163″ open_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” icon_color=”#ff5869″ toggle_icon=”L||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”50px” open_icon_color=”#ff5869″ open_toggle_icon=”K||divi||400″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”50px” icon_font_size_tablet=”50px” icon_font_size_phone=”40px” icon_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” open_icon_font_size_tablet=”50px” open_icon_font_size_phone=”40px” open_icon_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#2a3163″ title_level=”h3″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_font_size=”1.5em” body_text_color=”#666666″ body_font_size=”1.3em” body_line_height=”1.4em” body_link_font=”|700|||on||||” body_link_text_color=”#7d55c7″ background_enable_color=”off” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”|0px||0px|false|false” title_font_size_tablet=”” title_font_size_phone=”” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” body_font_size_tablet=”” body_font_size_phone=”” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” body_line_height_tablet=”1.4em” body_line_height_phone=”1.4em” body_line_height_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_css_toggle_icon=”margin-right:11px;” border_width_all=”0px” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#707070″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

Only the HEIs listed are BfK Ideas partners, and they are the only ones eligible to select and reference business ideas from their students, teachers and\/or researchers.<\/span>
If any Portuguese public HEI is not on the list of partners and would like to join the BfK Ideas competition, please contact us via <\/span>online form<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Yes, BfK Ideas is aimed precisely at business ideas and not at mature projects. <\/span>
BfK Ideas is intended to empower idea promoters and leverage their business potential.<\/span><\/p>\n

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BfK Awards<\/h2>\n

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There is no specifi<\/span>c application phase for the<\/span> BfK Awards<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n

ANI is associated with existing innovation calls<\/span> and aw<\/span>ards in Portugal<\/span>, within the scope of which<\/span> it aw<\/span>ards a special<\/span> BfK Award<\/span><\/strong>.. To be selected<\/span>you should submit your application to one of the competitions or pr<\/span>\u00e9<\/span>if it fits in with your project or company.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The<\/span> <\/span>BfK Awards<\/strong> is awarded to one of the finalists of the partner competition\/award, but is governed by its own set of evaluation criteria. The objectives and specific evaluation criteria of each competition\/award are the sole and exclusive responsibility of the organizing partner. <\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”How do the BfK Awards work in international competitions\/awards?” open_toggle_text_color=”#2a3163″ open_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” icon_color=”#ff5869″ toggle_icon=”L||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”50px” open_icon_color=”#ff5869″ open_toggle_icon=”K||divi||400″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”50px” icon_font_size_tablet=”50px” icon_font_size_phone=”40px” icon_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” open_icon_font_size_tablet=”50px” open_icon_font_size_phone=”40px” open_icon_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#2a3163″ title_level=”h3″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_font_size=”1.5em” body_text_color=”#666666″ body_font_size=”1.3em” body_line_height=”1.4em” body_link_font=”|700|||on||||” body_link_text_color=”#7d55c7″ background_enable_color=”off” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”|0px||0px|false|false” title_font_size_tablet=”” title_font_size_phone=”” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” body_font_size_tablet=”” body_font_size_phone=”” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” body_line_height_tablet=”1.4em” body_line_height_phone=”1.4em” body_line_height_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_css_toggle_icon=”margin-right:11px;” border_width_all=”0px” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#707070″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

In cases where the partner competition\/award has an international scope, the BfK Awards are awarded to one of the national finalists in the competition.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Application deadlines and the timing of award ceremonies are the sole responsibility of the organizing partner of each competition\/award.<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Do I need to provide additional information about my project\/company to be considered for the BfK Awards?” open_toggle_text_color=”#2a3163″ open_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” icon_color=”#ff5869″ toggle_icon=”L||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”50px” open_icon_color=”#ff5869″ open_toggle_icon=”K||divi||400″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”50px” icon_font_size_tablet=”50px” icon_font_size_phone=”40px” icon_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” open_icon_font_size_tablet=”50px” open_icon_font_size_phone=”40px” open_icon_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#2a3163″ title_level=”h3″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_font_size=”1.5em” body_text_color=”#666666″ body_font_size=”1.3em” body_line_height=”1.4em” body_link_font=”|700|||on||||” body_link_text_color=”#7d55c7″ background_enable_color=”off” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”|0px||0px|false|false” title_font_size_tablet=”” title_font_size_phone=”” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” body_font_size_tablet=”” body_font_size_phone=”” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” body_line_height_tablet=”1.4em” body_line_height_phone=”1.4em” body_line_height_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_css_toggle_icon=”margin-right:11px;” border_width_all=”0px” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#707070″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

The forms<\/span>\u00e1<\/span>The application forms for each competition\/pr<\/span>\u00e9<\/span>The application forms for each innovation competition\/prize with which ANI is associated include, <\/span>\u00e0 <\/span>the necessary fields<\/span>\u00e1<\/span>fields <\/span>\u00e0 <\/span>gathering information to assess the criteria<\/span>\u00e9<\/span>Criteria <\/span>BfK <\/span><\/strong> Awards<\/strong>. If necessary <\/span>additional information, the NIA may<\/span>\u00e1 <\/span>proceed <\/span>\u00e0 <\/span>collect the necessary data<\/span>\u00e1<\/span>In a later evaluation phase<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The “Tree of Knowledge” is an exclusive piece of art by Leonel Moura, which represents the winner’s scientific excellence and social, environmental and economic impact. To prove the authenticity of this distinction, the winners also receive an award certificate signed by ANI. <\/p>\n

Other prizes may be considered, depending on the terms of the partnership with the organizers of the innovation competitions\/awards with which ANI is associated.<\/p>\n

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