In 2025, the University of Vaasa hosts the EUNICE Start Cup Finals in Vaasa, Finland, from 24 to 25 April 2025. Each EUNICE university has their own local phase before the finals. The winning team will be awarded with one-thousand euros. The experience will be valuable for all participants as the process allows them to gain entrepreneurial skills, fine-tune their business idea, and build international networks.

The winner idea:

EUNICE Start Cup winner: WoundWise, a new solution to heal wounds – EUNICE

Teams and ideas:

University of Cantabria: SiCk detectors

Diego Rosich

SiCk detectors are a solution to increase the precision of the doses of radioactivity during brachytherapy procedures, which are radiotherapy techniques widely used in hospitals to treat common cancers such as prostate and breast cancer.

University of Catania: Clevergrow

Brothers Simone and Tommaso La Malfa

Clevergrow aims to improve precision agriculture, reduce environmental impact and increase productivity by monitoring chemical and physical parameters to determine the precise timing and amount of irrigation.

Université Polytechnique Hauts-de-France: MyCloset

Nathan Frémeaux, Clément Rousteau

MyCloset is an application that helps users maximize their clothing usage by offering tailored outfit suggestions for their daily needs. Using artificial intelligence, it assists in better wardrobe organization and maximizes the potential of already-owned pieces. Furthermore, by integrating recommendations for second-hand purchases, MyCloset encourages a more responsible and sustainable approach to fashion.

Karlstad University: GlassHub

Chanda Nsofwa

GlassHub is a centralized app store for smart glasses that bridges the gap between smart glasses users and developers. It simplifies app discovery, installation, and sharing for users, while providing developers with a streamlined platform to publish, update, and monetize applications. It’s the app store for smart glasses.

University of Mons: Light It Up

Lucas Lambert, Nathaniel Dubois, Julien Depoplimont, Julien Gérémie

Light It Up offers an intelligent system for optimising public lighting. The system regulates light intensity based on whether there are passers-by in the streets or in car parks. The device provides remote management of the lighting and includes an automatic fault detection system.

Poznan University of Technology: WoundWise

Aleksandra Makiej

WoundWise is a revolutionary next-generation hydrogel dressing that accelerates the healing of infected and chronic wounds. Its advanced formulation reduces infection risks and enhances recovery, offering a breakthrough solution to modern wound care challenges.

University of Vaasa: Moro Food Co.

Okko Untala, Tommi Turunen, Lenni Lehtonen

In 2025, Moro Food Co. launches onigiri in Finland. A healthy, portable Japanese rice snack meeting demand for exciting convenience food. As sushi has gone mainstream, onigiri is the next step: simpler and more accessible. Moro Food Co. targets national and Nordic expansion, redefining the ready meal category.

Polytechnic Institute of Viseu: SmartShield

Francisco Madureira and Vasco Vieira

The SmartShield is an innovative helmet designed to increase motorcyclist safety in emergency situations. In the event of an accident, an integrated automatic system detects the impact and triggers an immediate alert to emergency contacts. In more serious cases, the emergency services sends the exact location of the motorcyclist to 112. This functionality ensures a quick and efficient response, increasing the chances of a successful rescue. Combining cutting-edge technology and ergonomic design, SmartShield sets a new standard for motorcycle riding safety.

EUNICE Start Cup milestones