Challenge yourself and your ideas! 

If you are a high school, undergraduate or postgraduate student, early-stage startup or young entrepreneur with a desire to innovate in the world of food, we invite you to join us! 

This year's theme, Food for Life: Healthier Living through Food, encourages you to find solutions to current and future challenges within the food system. The Challenge Lab is not just a competition, it is also a place to share knowledge, network and discover new opportunities. 

What's in it for you? 

Inspiring lectures by the best experts and leaders from companies within the food sector, taking you into the world of marketing, sales, brand development, product development, sensory analysis and more! 

Workshops to develop your entrepreneurial skills and broaden your view of the food world.  

Mentoring from experienced professionals to help you refine your ideas. 

We will be joined by experts and representatives from leading companies in the food sector. Experts from marketing, sales, brand development, product development, sensory analysis, and more will participate.  

This event will take place on October 3rd, October 9th and October 23rd. Attendance at all three dates is mandatory for successful participation in the CHALLENGE LAB.   

You can apply as an individual or in a group, with or without a project. If you are submitting a project, please include a short description. 

➡️ REGISTER NOW 

📆 Deadline for applications: 23 September 2024. 

Important: Completion of the application form does not automatically confirm your application. Selected participants will receive a confirmation e-mail. Please note that this event will be held in Slovenian. 

DAY 1: October 3rd, hall A

14.00 – 15.00 Introduction to Challenge lab 

15-00 – 16:00 Challenges - presentation and grouping  

16.00 – 17.00 Preparation for fieldwork 

17.00 – 19.00 Lectures by experts 

DAY 2: October 9th, business oasis/poslovna oaza

14.00 – 15.00 Overview of the work  

15.00 – 18.00 Group work with mentors  

18.00 – 19.00 Lectures by experts  

DAY 3: October 23rd, hall A

14.00 – 16.00 Presentations of solutions to challenges 

16.00 – 17.00 Expert presentations 

17.00 – 18.00 Jury meeting, announcement of winners and prize giving 

18.00 – 19.00 Closing of the EIT FOOD HUB Slovenia Challenge LAB 2024 and networking 

*The organiser reserves the right to change the programme.