​Arova Engineering Challenge 2026 — €1,000 Prize Pool + More Rewards!

​Do you enjoy solving real-world problems?

​Are you passionate about engineering, innovation, and turning ideas into reality?

​Want to challenge yourself, meet ambitious people, and compete for a €1,000 prize pool plus additional exciting rewards?

​Then the Arova Engineering Challenge is for you!

​Join us for the first Arova Engineering Challenge, a three-day, hands-on experience bringing together creative minds and future engineers in Turku!

​This time, we're diving into the world of maritime engineering. The exact challenge will be revealed closer to the event dates!

​You'll team up with students from different backgrounds to brainstorm, design, build, and test innovative solutions. No predefined answers, just creativity, teamwork, and real engineering.

​You don't need to have a team beforehand! Register individually and connect with other participants to form your team during the event.

​What to Expect

• ​A Mystery Challenge — A real-world maritime engineering problem revealed closer to the event dates.

• ​Build & Experiment — Turn ideas into prototypes and put them to the test.

• ​Meet & Collaborate — Work in multidisciplinary teams of 3–4 students.

• ​Showcase & Compete — Present your solution to a judging panel and compete for your share of the €1,000 prize pool and additional rewards!

• ​General Skills Needed — Basic knowledge of 3D printing and CAD design (all software platforms welcome).

​Location: EduCity, Turku

​Organized by Arova, with support from Turku University of Applied Sciences, Ali Nordic Distribution Oy, Lovable, Avasta Invest Oy, Tinkers Garage and Turku Startup Hub.

​Ready to take on the challenge? Register now and bring your ideas to life!