{"id":7454,"date":"2026-01-30T10:11:36","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T08:11:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.efos.unios.hr\/?p=7454"},"modified":"2026-01-30T10:11:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T08:11:42","slug":"ostavite-trag-u-poslovnom-svijetu-otvorene-prijave-za-lumen-business-natjecanje","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.efos.unios.hr\/en\/ostavite-trag-u-poslovnom-svijetu-otvorene-prijave-za-lumen-business-natjecanje\/","title":{"rendered":"Leave a mark in the business world: Applications open for the LUMEN Business competition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>New season <strong>LUMEN Business<\/strong> Competitions bring the most exciting part of the academic year and once again open doors for students eager for challenges, practical experience, and contact with the business world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications for one of the most renowned regional business case competitions are officially open. <strong>Open<\/strong>, and last until <strong>February 6, 2026.<\/strong> The competition provides students with an opportunity to tackle real-world business problems, present their solutions to industry experts, and demonstrate how their ideas go beyond the theoretical knowledge gained in college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LUMEN Business <\/strong>It is not just another competition in a row, but a platform that for many years, under the organization <strong>eSTUDENT associations<\/strong>, It connects the proactive academic community with the real sector. The competition has become synonymous with gaining practical experience that is often lacking in formal education. Its goal is to encourage <strong>creative thinking<\/strong>, to empower participants' self-confidence and encourage the development of innovative solutions that can be applied in industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The competition is <strong>intended<\/strong> proactive students, primarily from economics and law faculties, but it is also open to students of Algebra, Z\u0160EM, VERN, and other higher education institutions from Croatia and the region. Participation is possible in teams of <strong>two to four members<\/strong>, and those who have not yet formed a team are also given the opportunity to connect with other participants later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LUMEN Business<\/strong> It stands out for its comprehensive approach and continuous support for participants throughout the entire process. Over the competition's multi-month duration, participants have at their disposal <strong>Workshops and consultations<\/strong> with mentors from partner companies. The competition begins <strong>Meet &amp; Greet event<\/strong> which will be held <strong>March 5, 2026.<\/strong> years, which provides an opportunity to meet other participants, mentors, and company representatives in a relaxed and stimulating atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to valuable knowledge and networking opportunities, the most successful teams can also expect <strong>rich cash prizes<\/strong>. The competition will culminate in a grand finale. <strong>May 22, 2026.<\/strong> in the year, when the finalists will present their solutions to the expert jury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications are available online. <a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/260255473666059\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>forms<\/strong><\/a>, and all interested are invited to become a part of <strong>LUMEN Business<\/strong> stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to learn more about this and other eSTUDENT association projects, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.estudent.hr\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>website<\/strong><\/a>. To stay up to date with the Association's work, follow us on social media \u2013<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/eSTUDENT.hr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/eSTUDENT.hr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/estudent_hr\/?hl=hr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> <\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/estudent_hr\/?hl=hr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/estudent_hr\/?hl=hr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/estudent\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/estudent\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>LinkedIn<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@estudentudruga\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@estudentudruga\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>TikTok<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/eSTUDENTudruga\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/eSTUDENTudruga\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>YouTube<\/strong><\/a>. 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