European Union Contest for Young Scientists

The EU Contest was set up to promote the ideals of cooperation and interchange between young scientists.

It provides an annual showcase of the best of European student scientific achievement and such attracts widespread media interest.

The EU Contest was initiated in 1989 when European Commission president Jacques Delors took up the challenge from Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands of organising the Europe-wide student science fair.

In addition to multiple days in the exhibit hall for judging, competitors travel to various science museums and attractions in the host city.

Winners of the contest participate in a press conference after the awards ceremony.