Final of Youth Research at Hamburg Military University - Bundeswehr-University Hamburg holds concluding research study for young scholars
The 2025 Jugend forscht National Final, a prestigious science competition for young talents, kicked off at the Helmut-Schmidt-University of the German Armed Forces in Hamburg from May 29 to June 1. Out of 167 contestants, 167 finalists presented 112 innovative projects in seven main categories.
Commencing the competition, these young researchers and jury members isolated themselves for the first two days. However, interested parties are invited to view and learn about the projects on Saturday.
On the final day, Sunday, an award ceremony will take place at Lufthansa Technik in the presence of Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Among the projects showcased is a solar-powered E-bike, retrofittable drive for wheelchairs, software to enhance breast cancer detection, and a process for producing diesel fuel using electricity and the Kolbe electrolysis. A MINT campus with advance technologies in various fields will be unlocked at the Bundeswehr University on Friday.
This year marks the 60th federal competition, with 10,350 participants and 5,664 projects. The Helmut-Schmidt-University of the German Armed Forces took the patronage for the event's jubilee year, with the motto being "Turn questions into answers."
At the competition, projects spanned across digitalization, artificial intelligence, and environmental protection, reflecting the broad scope of the contest. Winners were selected based on originality, scientific approach, and practical impact. Special guests at the awards ceremony included the Federal President, who attended, spoke, and presented awards.
Among the winners are Luxembourg and Marius Strauß from Thuringia, who received the Bundespräsidentenpreis (Federal President's Award) for a KI-based software that promises to increase transparency and fairness in school performance evaluations. Louis Schwarzlose from Hamburg won the Chancellor's Prize for the Most Original Work with a mobile research buoy that autonomously collects environmental data from water bodies.
The Jugend forscht national finals exhibited Germany's top young scientific talent, providing innovative solutions to real-life challenges across multiple disciplines.
In the spirit of the 2025 Jugend forscht National Final, young researchers showcased their projects, including a software for enhancing breast cancer detection, in the category of education-and-self-development. The event, taking place at the Helmut-Schmidt-University of the German Armed Forces, featured a variety of projects, such as a solar-powered E-bike, reflecting the importance of health-and-wellness, technology, and environmental protection.
