This year’s competition focuses on four key areas where AI can make the biggest impact in achieving this vision:
- Autonomous Networks
- Energy Efficiency & Zero-bit Zero-watt
- Supply Resilience
- Security
The submission phase is now open and will close on December 5, 2025.
Following the review process, up to 12 teams will be invited to showcase their innovations on April 28 and 29, 2026, at Deutsche Telekom’s headquarters in Bonn, Germany. A panel of judges from Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile will select the winners.
Awards include:
- First Place: €150,000
- Second Place: €75,000
- Third Place: €50,000
- Special Award: Up to €25,000
Winners will receive cash prizes as well as the opportunity to further develop their technology in close collaboration with Deutsche Telekom in Europe and T-Mobile in the U.S.
Submit your ideas now and become part of the future of telecommunications.
