The team from Slovakia showed their passion and high level of commitment to resolve a real-world problem with a clear market impact.  No doubt the company will thrive in the future!

The team from Israel at Beyond wins the Public Choice Award 2021, presented by the European Youth Forum.

Stephanie Symeonidi from Cyprus, Vít Kuldan from the Czech Republic, Oszkár Urban from Slovakia, Isak Drougge from Sweden and Matt Gray from the UK  are the winners of the JA Alumni Leadership Award, for showcasing leadership and being role models in their roles in the Mini Companies.

The mini company Lorax from Turkey elaborated a biodegradable blooming water bottles as an alternative to plastic ones: as they come in contact with soil, the bottles decompose and bloom thanks to the seeds placed between the packaging layers.

The Danish mini-company created an innovative platform for nursing homes, which aims at connecting the resident’s relatives and the staff as well as at bringing the nursing homes into the digital age.

Slovakian Mini Company takes on the challenge of whiteboard makers and takes the FedEx Access Award home with their zero waste alternative.

Shear Joy UF from Sweden creates a sustainable resale and wholesale market to use excess sheep wool for gardening and plantation.

Cipen has developed an ink for refillable pens, that is made from cigarettes buds - one of the top polluting single use products at our beaches all over Europe and beyond!

The students’ 100% green energy rechargeable battery contributes to sustainability, has a positive impact on the economy, society and the environment, for a better future.

Spotter’s lightweight, waterproof and damage-resistant tracking gadget is revolutionizing the game of disc golf!

Four outstanding teachers are awarded the JA Europe Teach of the Year Award