1.- Innovation for the public: Development of digital technology for the people that will improve gum health and the prevention of gum inflammation. It can be an App or a device that everybody can use and assist the individual and support primary or secondary prevention.

2.- Innovation for the dentist: Development of digital technology for the dentist for diagnosing or improving gum health.

3.- Innovation for periodontal researchers: Development of a novel digital method for researchers that will enhance the quality of studies regarding gum health.

The competition is open to all members of the EFP National Societies, and previous winners or related to previously awarded projects cannot re-apply.

Candidates should send their application with all supporting materials by email in a PDF format to the EFP European Co-ordinator, Monica Guinea (monica@efp.org), by June 10.

The general concept is to make a presentation that will communicate your idea interestingly and convincingly, like a startup before raising funds.

Unmet need
The need is the starting point – to which need the innovation will give a solution? Please include the difficulties/problems that the innovation should cover or solve. 

The market
What is in the market today, and why we need something different
Competitors- direct and indirect- what are they bringing to the market?
The level of competition
What are the advantages of the present innovation over the others? 

Presentation of the idea
A general explanation of the innovation
How the innovation will solve the unmet needs? 
Feasibility for applicability. 
A prototype or a scientific paper, if possible. 

Business plan
From idea to reality – the process to bring the innovation to the market.
Cost for production
Cost for the customer 

Three awards will be given each year together with a certificate. The winner of the first prize will receive Euros 10.000, the winner of the second prize will receive Euros 6.000, and the winner of the 3rd prize will receive Euros 4.000. Three awards will be given each year together with a certificate. The winner of the first prize will receive Euros 10.000, the winner of the second prize will receive Euros 6.000, and the winner of the 3rd prize will receive Euros 4.000.

Previous winners or related to previously awarded projects cannot re-apply for the award.Previous winners or related to previously awarded projects cannot re-apply for the award.

The final results will be announced during the EFP Students Symposium next September, 2024. 

2022 edition

2023 edition

Yes, as long as they are members of an EFP National Society.