October 26 – 8:00 am – October 30 – 5:00 pm
Join the UNIgreen SURES Innovation Challenge Grand Final in Paris
Following the local UNIgreen SURES Innovation Challenges organised across the Alliance, the winning teams from each partner university are invited to compete in the UNIgreen SURES Innovation Challenge Grand Final, hosted by SupBiotech in Villejuif (Paris, France) from 26 to 30 October 2026.
The Grand Final brings together the most promising student innovators from across the UNIgreen Alliance for a week of inspiration, collaboration and entrepreneurship.
Whether you are pitching your project, meeting fellow innovators or discovering the European innovation ecosystem, this event is designed to help transform ideas into future solutions.
Who can participate?
Participation is reserved for the winning teams selected during each local UNIgreen SURES Innovation Challenge.
Each partner university is responsible for nominating and registering its finalist teams.
The winners are
Discover some of the winning teams from across the UNIgreen Alliance. More winners will be featured soon!
Innovative nuzzle design for a sprayer
Developed and presented by Aleksander Georgiev from Agricultural University – Plovdiv (Bulgaria)
ArcticBioLoop
Developed and presented by Prince Addai and Salahuggin from Agricultural University of Iceland (Iceland)
Grænir Hagar
Developed and presented by Heiðrún Hrund Sigurðardóttir, Sigríður Ósk Jónsdóttir and Svala Valborg Fannarsdóttir from Agricultural University of Iceland (Iceland)
Rec3O2
Polytechnic University of Coimbra (Portugal)
Event highlights
During the week, participants will have the opportunity to:
- Present their projects during the Innovation Challenge pitches.
- Attend inspirational conferences and round-table discussions with entrepreneurs and innovation experts.
- Take part in a Climate Fresk workshop.
- Visit Genopole, one of Europe’s leading biotechnology innovation hubs.
- Meet students, researchers and staff from across the UNIgreen Alliance.
- Participate in networking and social activities throughout the event.
Programme
Monday, 26 October
Arrival & Registration
- Registration at SupBiotech Campus (Villejuif)
- Icebreaker activities
Tuesday, 27 October
Climate Fresk Workshop
- Climate change collaborative workshop
- School Outreach activities
Wednesday, 28 October
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Inspirational Conference and Round Table
- Innovation Challenge Pitch Sessions
Thursday, 29 October
Innovation Ecosystem
- Visit to Genopole
- Innovation Challenge Pitch Sessions
- Official Dinner
Friday, 30 October
Closing Day
- SURES Programme Reflection
- Wrap-up session with students, coordinators and Board of Directors
- Departure
Registration
Registration is open only to the winning teams selected by each UNIgreen partner university.
Registrations close on 7 October 2026
