Idea competitions for student sustainability projects
A good idea can grow into a concrete project. BTU supports students in developing their own sustainability ideas and in finding suitable ways to implement and fund them.
One example of this became clear on 10 September 2026 in Aachen: a group of BTU students took part in the DINI competition as finalists – and returned to Cottbus with the main prize.
Grand prize at the 2026 DINI Competition for EcoNET
A particular success for student engagement at the BTU:
The student environmental action group EcoNET has won the main prize in the 2026 DINI student competition ‘Shaping a Sustainable University – Launch Your Future Project’ with its project ‘GUMNO – The Campus Sponge Community Garden: Bridging Research and Student Action for Climate Resilience’.
The main prize is worth 3,500 euros.
The project combines student engagement with sustainable campus development and climate adaptation. The award now provides the opportunity to further develop the project idea and put it into practice.
Congratulations to the whole EcoNET team!
Do you have an idea too?
EcoNET and the BTU Environmental Management Coordination team welcome new ideas for student-led sustainability projects. We can support students in developing their ideas further, exploring implementation options and finding suitable funding opportunities.