The European Union Contest for Young Scientists is an initiative of the European Commission that was set up in 1989 with the goal of promoting cooperation and interchange between young scientists and guiding them towards a future career in science and technology.

The Contest is the annual showcase of the best projects developed by young scientists in many different fields and from many countries. In fact the EU Contest gives students the opportunity to compete with the best of their contemporaries at European level, to compare ideas, to meet other contestants with similar abilities and interests, as well as to be guided by some of the most prominent scientists in Europe.

The Contest is co-funded under Horizon 2020, the current EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, and is part of a broader initiative to reinforce the links between science and society, responsible research and innovation, and to further the emergence of a European Research Area.
This year marks the 27^th edition of the contest!