frequently asked questions

What is Challenge:Future?

Challenge:Future is an international youth competition that connects corporate and global challenges with the power of student-driven innovation based on sustainability principles. It’s a place where you can put your creativity to the test and collaborate with other students to prove yourself and win amazing awards. See the Participating in the challenges category for more information about why and how to participate.

What timezone are all the times and deadlines on the site in?

To keep it simple, we always use CET - Central European Time. You can use one of the freely available time zone converters on the web to convert from CET to your timezone.

How do I invite my friends to join the site?

Click the Invite a friend! button on your profile to send e-mail invitation to your friend(s). We’ll be happy to see your friends join our site, and you’ll also get additional sparks when the friend you invited joins C:F!

I can’t remember my password. What do I do?

You can reset your password at any time by entering your e-mail (the one you used to register) on this page.

How can I subscribe to Challenge:Future news?

You can subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of every page, use the RSS feeds on our news section or follow us on Twitter.

How do I unsubscribe from your newsletter?

Just click on the Unsubscribe link at the bottom of every newsletter e-mail. If you change your mind, you can always subscribe again on our site.

What are the rules for using this website?

Check out our web....  Website disclaimer, Terms and conditions and Privacy policy.

I have a question or problem, which isn’t covered on these pages. How can I contact you?

Just use the contact form and send us any additional questions or problems you might have. We’ll be happy to help you out!

How can I report a bug or other technical problem on the site?

You can use the contact form to tell us about any bug or problems you encounter on the site. Please include information about what you were trying to do while you encountered the problem, as well as your operating system and browser version.

Which web browsers does this site support?

The site works fine on most modern web browsers. However, for best results we recommend using the latest version of your favorite browser. There might be some issues when using Internet Explorer 6.