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Sign up for the Audio Explorers engineering championship before 10 April 2025 and show us what you can do within either electrical-, mechanical-, and software engineering. We pick approximately 26 winners that get to go with us to New York in August 2025. All expenses covered.

The winning teams will be equipped with a GPS and a small Sound Activity Meter (SAM) to examine sound levels in the world’s quintessential urban environment.

A packed schedule awaits the winners. You will be fascinated by technical museums, get to visit hi-tech companies and meet leading researchers within sound to hear about their projects. Our own engineers will also give daily lessons on the R&D we do at Demant.

The first year of the Audio Explorers competition was in 2016, when the country’s brightest 25 engineering students flew to New York.

In August 2024, our Audio Explorers had a packed schedule. Their four days of activities included a visit to a top hi-tech company, students presenting their project with a skyline view over Manhattan, and noise data collection throughout New York.

2024 itinerary

  • Collection of noise data throughout New York
  • Workshop with representative form Syntiant – a leading company within deep learning
  • Student case competition presentations
  • Engineering Game in Central Park
  • Insightful tour at Oticon Inc. in New Jersey
  • Visiting some of New York's greatest sights

 

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Becoming part of the Audio Explorers Alumni network is a great way to meet new people with common professional interests. We see the Audio Explorers Alumni as an important platform for sharing knowledge, events, and opportunities, and networking with new and future friends and contacts. That's why we organise several interesting events for the winners during the year.

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The Audio Explorers competition is a big challenge with an exciting prize – do you know everything you need?

We hope these FAQs can help. If not, just ask.

Send us an email at: abrv@demant.com or bbje@demant.com

Do I need a visa for the United States?

Yes you do. It is your own responsibility to acquire a visa, and we recommend you do this as soon as possible, especially if you are a non-EU citizen.

Do we have to solve all three of the challenges in order to join the competition?
No. You only need to choose one of the three challenges.
How about travel insurance
Demant’s travel insurance covers you from the moment we meet at the airport to the moment we separate after the trip.
How do we deliver our solution to the challenge? What format should we use?
There are several ways to answer the questions, e.g. a report, a slideshow, posters, small applications CAD drawings, mock-up models. You are only limited by your imagination and your ambition. The alpha and omega in this competition are your good and professionally sound ideas.
How much of the trip’s cost will Demant cover?
Included in the prize are plane tickets, hotel, breakfast, dinner, transport in New York City and all activities together with the Demant.
I am thinking about doing a project in collaboration with Demant (e.g. Bachelor’s thesis, Master’s thesis). What should I do next?
We are happy to hear it! Get in contact with us so we can help you out. The Audio Explorers trip to New York City is a good opportunity to research and begin to scope your project. You will be able to ask our engineers questions and learn more about the engineering work Demant is devoted to. If you know you want to take advantage of this opportunity before leaving for New York City, we recommend you get in contact as soon as possible. The sooner we know, the better we can we help you out.
I can see my team answering all three challenges. Can we do that, and will it give us a better chance of winning?
That depends on the quality of your answer. However, in principle – yes.
What happens to the data we collect in New York City?
The data will provide a foundation for our research and development engineers to work on.
What if I would like to work with the data we collect in New York City in a future project, such as a Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis?
We are very open for facilitating this opportunity. If you have any interest in such a collaboration, we recommend you let us know as soon as possible. Then we can help you create the best foundation for a project.
What should I expect to pay for myself?

An occasional lunch, snacks, drinks and all leisure activities you want to do on your own time.

Who can participate in the competition?
Engineering students who are enrolled at a Danish university and are studying within the field of either electronic, mechanical or software engineering. The minimal requirement is that you should have taken a course that qualifies within one of these fields. You should sign up as a team, with a minimum of two and a maximum of four members.
Will I have any time on my own in New York City?
Besides the activities we have planned, you are free to do what you want. However, we do expect you to participate in all the activities that we have planned. We also expect you to join in with some shared meals.