Welcome to the Amsterdam Antwerp Challenge 2010! The Amsterdam Antwerp Challenge is a local business plan competition for international talent modeled on the business plan competitions of M.I.T. and Cambridge University. Main goals of the competition concern bringing together technical and business talent, currently fragmented across the Amsterdam-Antwerp corridor, and to stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship in this region.

We challenge you to come up with fresh business ideas and innovations that have the potential for real-world success. You are about to become part of a powerful network of co‐innovators and aspiring entrepreneurs, leading companies, organizations, and venture capitalists.

The competition will take place in three rounds.  You can submit ideas in one or more of four thematic streams: consumer lifestyle, media & communication, healthcare, and cleantech & energy. Throughout the competition we will provide coaching and advice, to help you become successful.

There are numerous prizes to be won in each of  the three rounds of the Amsterdam Challenge. Moreover, teams that make it to the final round will be offered the unique opportunity to convert their ideas in real‐life businesses, in close collaboration with some of our partners.

The table below summarizes the streams, prizes and length of business description required to participate in each round of the competition.  It is not necessary to participate in the earlier rounds, to be allowed to enter in the later rounds.

Entering the Amsterdam Challenge is an exceptional opportunity:
• Introduction to an exclusive network of entrepreneurs, investors and potential partners
• Access to unique workshops and clinics, where you can learn from experienced talent
• A unique chance to build a  team, and co‐create a business, starting from just an idea
• Cash prizes for winning participants that will help you start your company
• Feedback on your progress from the best entrepreneurs in the land
• A chance to profile yourself and generate publicity around your project