FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
Q: Who organises the Triple E Awards?
The Awards are organised by the Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities (ACEEU). Headquartered in Muenster, Germany, ACEEU is the premier provider of quality assurance for entrepreneurship and engagement in higher education. Please visit ACEEU Website for more information.
Q: Which organisations are eligible to apply?
Eligible are all Higher Education Institutions and related institutions (for example, external TTOs or incubators related to a university, or a network of universities). Individuals are also eligible for the individual award categories. Please also check out the "Regions" page, which specifies the eligible countries and the region to which a country belongs.
Q: What is the link between Triple E Awards and the ACEEU Forum?
The Triple E Awards are an initiative by ACEEU to recognise achievements in entrepreneurship and engagement in higher education. The Awards Ceremony is hosted as part of ACEEU's annual Forum to generate greater opportunities to meet, learn and exchange.
Q: Can any financial support be provided for travel and accommodation?
The organisers are not able to provide any financial support for travel and accommodation.
Q: Are there any costs attached to the Awards?
There are no costs attached to submitting an entry to the Awards. However, finalists are required to attend and purchase an event ticket for the ACEEU Forum during which the Awards Ceremony will be held. For more information, visit our page on the Award Ceremony
Q: Are there any cash prizes for award winners?
The Triple E Awards do not offer any cash prizes but focus on providing recognition in the form of visibility and recognition to the winners.
Q: How can I get a certificate of attendance after the event is over?
After the event, a certificate of attendance will be made available for download in the password-protected area of the Triple E Awards website.
Q: How can I get invoice for the event fee/ticket?
The invoice is automatically generated during the registration process and sent to the email specified in the registration process.
Submission
Q: How do I submit an entry?
Visit our "Apply Now" page. After your registration, you will receive an email containing your login details for our submission portal where you can hand in entries for all award categories that you are eligible to. Visit our "Award Categories" pages to learn more about the details that are requested during the submission process. These details differ from Award category to Award category. Please note that you are required to create a new account, even if you have participated in previous editions of the Triple E Awards.
Q: Can I nominate myself for an individual award (e.g. Entrepreneurial Leader of the Year, or Entrepreneurship Educator of the Year)?
Yes, you can nominate yourself, or be nominated by someone else. In the evaluation, this does not make any difference. If you nominate someone else, please make sure that the nominated person agrees to the nomination and will be able to join the Ceremony. It would be sad for the nominee to miss the event (should this still happen, someone would have to join instead of the nominee).
Q: What are the evaluation criteria?
Each award category has its own evaluation criteria. You can find these criteria on the Award Categories pages.
Q: Where can I find the deadlines for submitting my entries?
Please check the landing page for an overview of the key dates.
Q: When will the shortlisted entries be published?
The publication date of the shortlisted entries is expected to be March 10, 2025.
Q: Can I edit my entries once submitted?
After submission, you may re-open the entry again and submit an updated version before the deadline.
Awards Ceremony
Q: When and where does the award ceremony takes place?
The award ceremony will take place from September 10-12, 2025 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Award Ceremony will coincide with the 2025 ACEEU Forum, providing a wide range of networking, sharing and learning opportunities with leaders from all over the world. You can find more information about the Awards Ceremony here.
Q: Can I bring my colleagues to the event and Award Ceremony?
We encourage finalists to bring their colleagues to celebrate their achievements together. Specific tickets with reduced prices are offered enable you to bring your colleagues along.
Q: Can my family members join the Award Ceremony?
We encourage you to bring your family members to the Award Ceremony. Should the Award for which you are shortlisted be handed over at a Gala Dinner, you are required to buy an extra dinner ticket. Should you be shortlisted for an Award that is handed over during the Forum's day schedule (meaning in the university auditorium), no extra costs apply.
Q: What happens if I am shortlisted as a finalist but I can not attend the award ceremony?
All finalists are required to attend the Award Ceremony and secure a ticket to the ACEEU Forum once the shortlisted entries are announced. Should you realize, upon being shortlisted, that you or a colleague will not be able to attend the event, please inform us promptly. This will allow us to offer your spot to an applicant on the reserve list. If you are registered for the event but unexpected circumstances arise close to the Award Ceremony, we recommend arranging for a colleague to represent you. If this is not possible, please reach out, and we will work together to find a suitable solution.
Venue and Logistics
Q: Are there child care options available during the event?
We do not have the capacity to offer child care during this event. Please arrange child care ahead of time so that you may fully participate and enjoy the event.
Technology and Support
Q: Will there be WiFi available at the venue of the Award Ceremony?
Wi-Fi will be available free of charge at the venue. There will be signs at the premises informing you to how access the WiFi.
