Jena, April 01, 2026 – Tomorrow’s science visiting the Saale: At this year’s state final of the renowned competition „Jugend forscht“, 160 students from all over Thüringen presented their innovative projects in Jena. A jury of experts closely examined the diverse works of the young talents.
- Event: State competition „Jugend forscht“ Thüringen
- Participants: 160 students
- Location: Jena
- Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Innovative ideas put to the test
From creative solutions in the field of environmental technology to complex IT projects and scientific experiments – the range of submitted works was once again enormous this year. The 160 young scientists had qualified in advance through their outstanding achievements and were now allowed to present their results to a critical but benevolent expert jury at the major state competition in Jena. The jurors evaluated not only the idea itself, but also the methodical implementation and the presentation of the research results.
Background: Jena as the cradle of science
It is no coincidence that the Thüringen state final of „Jugend forscht“ is taking place in Jena. The „City of Light“ looks back on a long and proud tradition in research. The historical milestones of personalities such as Carl Zeiss, Ernst Abbe, and Otto Schott laid the foundation for today’s high-tech location. With the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität, the Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule, and numerous non-university research institutes, Jena offers the perfect ecosystem to inspire young people for STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Initiatives like „Jugend forscht“ are an important building block for addressing the shortage of skilled workers at an early stage and securing the region’s innovative strength in the future.
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State competition of „Jugend forscht“ in Jena | MDR.DE
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