Seven innovative ideas in the final of the Community Challenge 2025!

Seven innovative ideas in the final of the Community Challenge 2025!

Something is happening in Cologne: The Community Challenge 2025 from Alumniportal Germany has made it to the decisive phase. On September 28, 2025, seven creative alumni and teams presented their innovative ideas that address challenges in healthcare. The community's vote, together with a jury, will now decide on the three winners, who can start with their projects.

What exactly is the challenge looking for? How International cooperation reports, the initiative is aimed at members of the Alumniportal community, which particularly includes experts from the areas of healthcare, education and science. The ideas sought are intended to sustainably promote physical and mental well-being and can take a wide variety of forms - from services to social enterprises to digital solutions. The goal is clear: create long-term positive change in diverse communities while offering concrete solutions to real health challenges.

Assessment criteria and mentoring

The finalists are selected based on three crucial criteria: the clarity of the problem, the feasibility and thoughtfulness of the solution, and the originality in comparison to existing approaches. These strict standards help to choose the best and most feasible projects. In addition, the finalists will be supported in the further development of their ideas through professional mentoring in order to transform them into concrete, usable business plans.

Particularly important is the contribution of the projects to the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 3, which promotes good health and well-being. The idea of ​​participation is also very important: the community has the opportunity to choose their favorites and thus have a direct influence on the projects.

A network for sustainable development

The Alumniportal Deutschland is not just a competition, but also part of a larger concept for sustainable development. This network is run by the GIZ supports and is in the context of the 2030 Agenda, which emphasizes cooperation between states, civil society and science. Alumni from around 190 countries should not only be informed, but also actively integrated into projects and campaigns.

Alumni have the opportunity to develop their own ideas and often gain access to decision-makers in various sectors. The overall goal is to achieve lasting positive change through well-equipped skilled workers in their home countries.

Overall, the Community Challenge 2025 shows the potential and innovative strength that lies in the Alumniportal community. There is still a lot to discover and create here, and the next steps in this exciting competition are crucial for the future. We will certainly continue to monitor the ideas developed and their influence on the healthcare landscape!