Applications can be made by individuals or by a group for a joint project.
The application form is available here. Among other things, a video pitch is required to explain the idea or project.
How to apply
Schedule and procedure for the 2025 competition
The competition takes place in several phases, from the opening of entries to the final evening and prize-giving ceremony.
Price categories
The Audace Competition is open to all: high school students, university students, job-seekers, employees, entrepreneurs... Three public “Coup de Coeur” prizes will be awarded at the final, corresponding to three prize categories. Each candidate will be assigned to one of the 3 prize categories by a panel of judges, once their application has been finalized and according to its content.
Evaluation of candidates and projects
Juries are set up during the qualification phase to evaluate the ideas and projects submitted, qualify the finalists and assign them to one of the 3 prize categories.
Each jury will be made up of at least one entrepreneur from within Audencia, one from outside Audencia and partner representatives.
An evaluation grid has been established, specific to each award category.
The Intrepid: high school and university students will be judged on the originality and innovation of their project, the potential impact on the target community or sector, and the motivation and commitment shown by the young entrepreneur.
The Explorers: candidates in this category will be judged on the relevance of the problem addressed, the ingenuity of the proposed solution(s), and the feasibility and sustainability of the project.
Game changers: candidates in this category will be evaluated on the potential impact of their project on the market or society, the scalability and adaptability of the proposed business model, and their leadership and strategic vision.
An overall ranking of candidates is envisaged.
Finalists will receive coaching and pitch preparation for the final.