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Hi, it is the InCube Challenge
InCube is an international innovation competition. It is the first gateway to entrepreneurship for brilliant young minds across the globe. Apply from any background and any university and we cover all expenses!
Think inside the box
What is the InCube Challenge?
The InCube Challenge is a two-week-long innovation challenge that consists of three parts: PrepCube, OutCube and InCube. During PrepCube you will meet the other participants online for the first time. During OutCube you will come to Switzerland and have a retreat to train and bond with the others. During InCube you will live with your team for 5 days inside a glass Cube in one of the Cube locations around the world and solve the challenge.
OutCube
Prep it
InCube
Do it
PostCube
Grow it
Last year's challenges
Cubes & Challenges 2023
Discover last year’s challenges our sponsors have provided
ABB x Microsoft @ Zurich Europaplatz
What is needed to make the “old” industry of energy distribution more attractive to young talents and young professionals?
How can you make the energy distribution infrastructure get the attention they deserve – as the backbone of an electrified society?
Aveniq @ Zurich Paradeplatz
Health@home - new ways for better health and care. How do we get there together?
Bühler @ Wuxi, China
How to leverage sustainable protein and utilize side streams for the future food and agriculture systems?
Aargau x ABB x Microsoft @ FHNW Brugg
How can the large installed base of ABB electrical equipment and related data be leveraged to help mining companies achieve their sustainability goals by adopting electrical vehicles for haulage, despite the financial constraints?
Roche x IQVIA @ Basel
Is it possible to create a solution utilizing technology that can assist patients and their caregivers to increase the percentage of patients who continue treatment for over three years from 15% to 25%?
Testimonials
Participating in the InCube challenge was an immensely exhilarating experience that I will always cherish. The experience taught me the value of empathy towards both the people and the problem at hand.
Mayank Garg
Aveniq Cube 2022
The experience itself was really enriching, both the weekend in Crans Montana and the Incube itself. There I had the opportunity to meet amazing and fun people, above all allowed me to learn about the culture in South Africa, as that year there was a cube there.
Lluís Pastor Pérez
Hilti Cube 2021
In case you were wondering, yes… it is as cool as it sounds. Actually… it is even more! InCube is not only a competition: it it is stepping out of your comfort zone.
Chiara Bertoglio
Roche x IQVIA Cube 2022
So many great memories. It feels like I experienced two years in two weeks! Working and living in a glass cube with 4 strangers for 5 days was intense and exciting, but most of all it was a life lesson.
Nektarios Totikos
Roche x IQVIA Cube 2022
InCube is an experience where in a short time, you walk out as a changed person. Since then, I have continuously been seeking discomfort. it is an experience that is absolutely transformational and worth the shot.
Muskaan Vadya
Richnerstutz Cube 2021
Participating in the InCube Challenge (2020) changed the trajectory of my student life in an incredible way. I met so many phenomenal people, some of whom are my closest friends today.
Aashna Majmudar
Alpine Edition 2020
