TSI has launched a new student innovation support initiative – the second “Innovation Grants for Students” project within iDEAHUB, TSI’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre. Building on the success of the first iDEAHUB phase, the project continues to strengthen students’ innovation potential, entrepreneurial mindset, and ability to turn ideas into real-world solutions. The project will run from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027. Its goal is to provide students at different levels of study with financial support, practical training, mentoring, and opportunities to collaborate with industry partners. Students are invited to submit innovation project applications in the following focus areas:...

Following the success of the 1st iDEAHUB Call for Innovation held at the end of 2024, two innovation projects are now being launched at iDEAHUB, showcasing the creativity and technological talent of student-led teams from TSI. 🤖 Team Barobee Project: Robotic BartenderThe Robotic Bartender is an automated system that prepares drinks using multiple ingredients based on pre-programmed recipes. In essence, it serves as a bartender—or complements one—by delivering consistency, speed, and an engaging user experience. Project Duration: October 2024 – March 2025 Team Members: 🦾 Team Jointy Project: Next-Generation Modular ExoskeletonThe Jointy project aims to develop a highly adaptable and...

Ivan Gercevs, a Master’s Student and research engineer at the Robotics and Additive Technologies Innovation Research Cluster at TSI, has successfully passed the selection stage of the “Green Alternatives for European Autonomy” (GAEA) Challenge. Ivan submitted a startup idea “DiProGer Pane”, a drone that utilizes recycled mobile phones as electronics and sensors. The application has been validated by Experts, and Ivan’s team is now an official Member of the GAEA program! GAEA marks a new era in green innovation and entrepreneurial skill enhancement across Europe. This innovative initiative is gateway to becoming a green entrepreneur, enhancing your skills amidst Europe’s...

On May 31st, the TSI Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre, iDEAHUB, hosted a dynamic pitch event where Teams presented their ideas and solutions to industry challenges. Among them were: And others. The iDEAHUB First Call 2024 competition attracted students from various universities and technical colleges, both experienced residents, who had already implemented their prototypes in iDEAHUB, and entirely new Teams took part. The next step involves the jury deciding which teams will receive iDEAHUB support, including grants, scholarships, mentoring, lab access, and much more. Stay tuned for announcements on the next iDEAHUB competition and prepare to seize the opportunity to bring...

This Friday, May 31, at 17:30, iDEAHUB – TSI Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre is hosting a pitch event! Teams that have submitted applications to implement their innovative ideas or solve industry challenges will pitch presentations to the jury members, who will decide on the awarding of grants for implementation.  Main topics of the event: The jury includes representatives from TSI, industry and business, associations, and venture capital organizations.  When: May 31Where: Transport and Telecommunication Institute, room 117Start Time: 17:30, with a duration of approximately 1 hour.

On November 30th, the final presentation of TSI’s iDEAHUB will take place, within the “Tech Industry 2023” expo. The teams of young entrepreneurs will showcase their start-up’s. Additionally, the three top-rated teams will be awarded innovation grants of 5,000, 3,000, and 1,000 euros. TSI invites everyone interested to attend the iDEAHUB project presentation and awards ceremony, where attendees will have the opportunity to learn about projects such as: and other projects based on innovative ideas! When: November 30th, 11 a.m.Where: Tech Industry 2023, Kipsala’s International Exhibition Centre, 2nd floor Throughout the iDEAHUB project, young people had the opportunity to receive...