Celebrating Creativity and Impact: The Digital Innovation Awards 2025
20/05/25
In an ever-evolving digital world, innovation and adaptability are crucial. That’s why the Digital Innovation Awards, powered by #EUCodeWeek and funded by the European Commission, spotlight the bright minds who are developing impactful digital solutions while mastering both digital and transversal skills.
These awards recognise forward-thinking teams who are not only solving real-world problems but also shaping the future of tech and society. Whether you’re designing a tool to promote inclusivity, tackling climate change with code, or improving digital access—this is your stage.
What Makes a Winner?
Entries will be judged according to four main criteria:
🔹 Innovation and Creativity (40%)
Is the solution fresh, practical, and imaginative? Judges are looking for original ideas with real-world applications.
🔹 Impact Potential (30%)
How much of a difference could this solution make? Social, environmental, and economic impact all count.
🔹 Presentation and Teamwork (15%)
How well does the team communicate their idea? Are they working collaboratively and with purpose?
🔹 Use of Technology (15%)
Is the technology applied in a way that enhances accessibility, ethical standards, and user experience?
Meet the Judges
We’re excited to welcome two industry experts to our judging panel:
👨💼 Andrzej Jankowski
Artificial Intelligence Sales Engineer, EMEA-Territory
👩💼 Julie Evans
Client Account Lead – Senior Director
Both bring invaluable experience and a passion for digital innovation with real-world impact.
A Bigger Stage: Gen-E 2025 – Athens, Greece
This year, participants in the Digital Innovation Awards also have the exciting opportunity to connect with Gen-E 2025, Europe’s largest entrepreneurship festival for youth, organised by Junior Achievement Europe.
Taking place from 1st to 4th July 2025 in Athens, Greece, Gen-E is a celebration of entrepreneurship and student innovation. Thousands of young entrepreneurs aged 15 and above will showcase their bold business ideas and compete for the titles of Best Company and Best Start-Up of the Year.
Throughout the 2024–25 school year, JA students across Europe will:
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Participate in online Gen-E activities
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Build their own Virtual Expo stands
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Apply for a range of prestigious awards
This is an incredible platform for Digital Innovation Award participants to take their journey even further—connecting coding, creativity, and entrepreneurship on a European stage.
📍 Learn more and get inspired: Gen-E 2025 – Athens, Greece
Whether you’re coding the next big idea or building a better tomorrow through teamwork and tech, the Digital Innovation Awards are your opportunity to shine. And with Gen-E on the horizon, there’s never been a more exciting time to turn your ideas into impact.
Stay tuned, stay inspired and keep building the digital future you want to see.
