What is Your „Vision“

Submit your final thesis on  Embedded Vision and FPGA technology for the hema visioneers award. hema recognizes outstanding projects and implementations, selected and evaluated by an independent and distinguished panel of experts.

 

  • For final theses on Embedded Vision & FPGA
  • Win cash and prizes, participate in winner events, and get media attention
  • Open to students at universities in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
     

What Is the visioneers award?

The visioneers award is a competition for students and aspiring engineers who creatively tackle technical challenges in the field of electronics.​

The goal is to promote and honor outstanding achievements in theses related to embedded vision applications based on FPGA technology.​

The award is named after the hema visioneers—dedicated, curious, and technology-oriented individuals. From trainees to management, the visioneers strive to make hema a welcoming and respectful community.​

Organized by hema electronic GmbH.​
 

Who can Participate?

Students at universities in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland who are currently working on their thesis for the academic year 2025/26.​
 

What Kind of Theses Can Be Submitted?

Your thesis should focus on Embedded Vision and utilize FPGA hardware. Both hardware and software topics are eligible.​

The industry of your project is not a determining factor. Your idea and its implementation should demonstrate, how innovative electronics can make our lives easier and perhaps even make the world better and safer.​
 

What Can I Win?

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The top three theses will receive cash prizes, valuable industry contacts, and significant media attention:​
 

  • 1st Place: 500 €
  • 2nd Place: 300 €
  • 3rd Place: 100 €
  • Special Prize: Woman in Technology - 300 €


The award ceremony will take place at Embedded World 2026 in Nuremberg.​

How Are the Winners Determined?

A panel of experts from the electronics industry will evaluate all submitted theses based on a standardized matrix, considering the following aspects:​
 

  • Idea/Creativity: How novel and unique is your idea?
  • Project Description/Technical Understanding: Is your idea logically and thoroughly developed?
  • Design/Quality: What distinguishes your project outcome? How is it implemented?
  • Woman in Technology: Special prize for theses by female students/engineers​
     

Ready to Submit? It's Easy!

The submission deadline for completed theses is February 28, 2026. Initially, send us the title and an abstract of your thesis. After a brief review and within a week, you will receive a confirmation of participation and information on submitting the full thesis. Incomplete theses cannot be considered—please submit your work in the following year, if it's not yet finished.​
 

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