TR35-Young Innovators is a competition jointly promoted by the Research Innovation Entrepreneurship Forum, University of Padua and Technology Review Italia.
Its aim is to collect and support best innovative ideas and projects of applied research developed in Italy, with relevant potential for the creation of technology based companies. TR35-Young Innovators is open to everyone who has an innovative project or who had already started a company and needs to build connections with other researchers, innovators, investors.
OBJECTIVES
The main aims of TR35 young innovators are:
1. Highlighting the importance of scientific research for economic and social development
2. Presenting best innovative ideas and projects developed in Italy
3. Finding financial resources in order to support research and innovation projects
4. Promoting the entrepreneurial culture based on innovation
AWARDS
The best 10 ideas/projects:
> Will be presented in the Technology Review Italia and in the official website of the Research Innovation Entrepreneurship Forum;
> Will be invited to participate to an event within the Research Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum, in Padua, Italy, during Spring 2013, in order to present their work to potential investors and venture capitalists;
> Will be admitted to the selection of the global TR35;
> Will receive an award from a distinguished scientist or entrepreneur.
CRITERIA
The competition is open to everyone who has a brilliant idea and has already developed a project based on technological innovation and applied research. Every field of research will be accepted. People coming from Universities and Research Centers, start-ups, medium to small companies, large corporations, non profit organizations, are encouraged to participate. TR35 young innovators applicants must be under the age of 35 on October 1, 2012 (born after October 1, 1977).

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
In order to compete, you are requested to present an idea based on technological innovation or the results of applied research. The idea and theresults must be the original outcome of the efforts of the single participant. If you want to participate, please complete the online application that you find at www.rieforum.org/tr35-yi, in all its fields. The deadline for the applications has been postponed to the 22 of March 2013. The guidelines are on the website http://www.rieforum.org/tr35yi

Fonte: BAIA