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SUMMARY:UNIgreen SURES Innovation Challenge Grand Final 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join the UNIgreen SURES Innovation Challenge Grand Final in Paris\n\n\n\nFollowing 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. \n\n\n\nThe Grand Final brings together the most promising student innovators from across the UNIgreen Alliance for a week of inspiration\, collaboration and entrepreneurship. \n\n\n\nWhether 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. \n\n\n\nWho can participate?\n\n\n\nParticipation is reserved for the winning teams selected during each local UNIgreen SURES Innovation Challenge. \n\n\n\nEach partner university is responsible for nominating and registering its finalist teams. \n\n\n\nThe winners are\nDiscover some of the winning teams from across the UNIgreen Alliance. More winners will be featured soon! \n\n\n\n\n\nInnovative nuzzle design for a sprayer \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDeveloped and presented by Aleksander Georgiev from Agricultural University – Plovdiv (Bulgaria) \n\n\n\n\n\nArcticBioLoop \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDeveloped and presented by Prince Addai and Salahuddin Noori from Agricultural University of Iceland (Iceland) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrænir Hagar \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDeveloped and presented by Heiðrún Hrund Sigurðardóttir\, Sigríður Ósk Jónsdóttir and Svala Valborg Fannarsdóttir from Agricultural University of Iceland (Iceland) \n\n\n\n\n\nRec3O2 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPolytechnic University of Coimbra (Portugal) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent highlights\n\n\n\nDuring the week\, participants will have the opportunity to: \n\n\n\n\nPresent their projects during the Innovation Challenge pitches.\n\n\n\nAttend inspirational conferences and round-table discussions with entrepreneurs and innovation experts.\n\n\n\nTake part in a Climate Fresk workshop.\n\n\n\nVisit Genopole\, one of Europe’s leading biotechnology innovation hubs.\n\n\n\nMeet students\, researchers and staff from across the UNIgreen Alliance.\n\n\n\nParticipate in networking and social activities throughout the event.\n\n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nMonday\, 26 October\nArrival & Registration \n\n\n\n\n\n14:00 – 15:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nIcebreaker and Networking GamesKick off the afternoon with an engaging student-led icebreaker session designed to help participants connect\, collaborate\, and build new friendships. Through a variety of interactive games and team activities\, students will have the opportunity to get to know one another in a fun and welcoming environment\, fostering a strong sense of community from the very start of the programme. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n16:00 – 17:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nInnovation Pitch Practice & Mock JuryPrepare for the Innovation Challenge by participating in dedicated pitch practice sessions. Students will have the opportunity to refine their ideas\, strengthen their presentation skills\, and receive valuable feedback from a practice jury. This session is designed to help participants improve their communication\, confidence\, and ability to effectively present innovative solutions to real-world challenges. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, 27 October\nClimate Fresk Workshop \n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 – 13:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nClimate Fresk WorkshopJoin the Climate Fresk\, an interactive workshop designed to help participants better understand the causes and consequences of climate change through a collaborative and engaging approach. This globally recognized educational tool promotes awareness and encourages collective action toward a more sustainable future. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:00 – 14:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch BreakEnjoy lunch and networking with fellow Innovation Challenge Participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:00 – 18:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nInternational Incubator Visit – GenopoleVisit Genopole\, France’s leading biocluster dedicated to biotechnology and life sciences innovation. Discover its international incubator\, meet key stakeholders in the biotech ecosystem\, and learn more about entrepreneurship\, research\, and innovation in the field of biotechnology. This visit offers a unique opportunity to explore one of Europe’s most dynamic hubs for biotech startups and research-driven innovation \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, 28 October\n\n\n10:00 – 12:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nRound Table: innovationJoin experts\, researchers\, entrepreneurs\, and innovators for an engaging round-table discussion on innovation. This interactive session will explore emerging trends\, challenges\, and opportunities in technology\, sustainability\, biotechnology\, and entrepreneurship\, while encouraging dialogue and knowledge sharing among participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00 – 13:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nEntomophagy Worshop with Les MinusculesDiscover the fascinating world of entomophagy\, the practice of consuming insects as a sustainable food source. Led by Les Minuscules\, this interactive workshop will explore the environmental\, nutritional\, and cultural dimensions of insect-based food\, offering participants a unique perspective on the future of sustainable nutrition. Participants may also have the opportunity to engage in tastings and discussions throughout the session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:00 – 14:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch Break \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:00 – 16:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nInnovation Pitch CompetitionStudents will present their innovative ideas and solutions before a jury and fellow participants. This exciting session highlights creativity\, teamwork\, and entrepreneurial thinking\, providing an opportunity for students to showcase the projects they have developed throughout the programme while receiving valuable feedback from experts and peers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n16:30 – 17:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nKeynote Speaker SessionGain insights from an keynote guest speaker with expertise in innovation\, entrepreneurship\, and sustainable development. Through their professional experience and personal journey\, participants will discover new perspectives on leadership\, innovation\, and the challenges shaping the future of science and technology. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n17:30 – 18:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome Cocktail Conclude the day with a welcome cocktail and networking reception. This informal gathering offers participants\, speakers\, UNIgreen staff\, and JIC guests the opportunity to connect\, exchange ideas\, and build lasting relationships in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, 29 October\n\n\n10:00 – 11:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nSchool Visits & Student Innovation PresentationsParticipating schools will visit the campus and discover the innovative projects developed by students throughout the programme. Students will present their ideas\, research\, and solutions through dedicated workshops and presentations\, fostering exchange\, inspiration\, and collaboration between participants and visiting groups. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30 – 13:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nInnovation Pitch CompetitionStudents will deliver their final innovation pitches\, presenting creative and sustainable solutions developed during the programme. This session celebrates teamwork\, innovation\, and entrepreneurial thinking while providing participants with the opportunity to showcase their work to peers\, experts\, and invited guests. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:00 – 14:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch Break \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:00 – 17:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nInnovation Pitch CompetitionStudents will deliver their final innovation pitches\, presenting creative and sustainable solutions developed during the programme. This session celebrates teamwork\, innovation\, and entrepreneurial thinking while providing participants with the opportunity to showcase their work to peers\, experts\, and invited guests. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n19:00 – 23:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nOfficial Dinner in ParisEnjoy a memorable evening in the heart of Paris during the programme’s official dinner. This special event offers participants\, staff\, and guests the opportunity to connect in a relaxed and friendly setting while celebrating the achievements and experiences shared throughout the Innovation Challenge. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, 30 October\n\n\n9:30 – 11:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nReflection SessionParticipants will come together to reflect on their experience throughout the programme. Through guided discussions and group exchanges\, students will share key learnings\, challenges\, achievements\, and memorable moments\, helping to identify valuable insights and future opportunities for growth. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30 – 13:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nWrap-Up & ConclusionJoin the final plenary session bringing together students\, coordinators\, and members of the Joint International Center (JIC). Participants will reflect on the programme’s outcomes\, share key takeaways\, and discuss future opportunities for collaboration within the UNIgreen community and beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nRegistration is open only to the winning teams selected by each UNIgreen partner university. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\nRegistrations close on 7 October 2026
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/unigreen-sures-innovation-challenge-grand-final-2026/
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SUMMARY:JIC 2026 at SupBiotech Paris
DESCRIPTION:UNIgreen is proud to announce that the 4th Annual Joint International Centre meeting\, hosted by SupBiotech from 28–30 October 2026. \n\n\n\n The Joint International Centre (JIC) 2026 will bring together representatives from the UNIgreen Alliance\, including institutional leaders\, staff\, academics\, and students\, for three days of collaboration\, strategic discussions\, networking\, and community-building. Taking place at SupBiotech’s campus in Villejuif\, near Paris\, the event will foster cooperation across the alliance\, showcase ongoing initiatives\, and provide dedicated activities for student representatives through the UNIgreen Student Council programme. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Programme\n\n\n\nDay 1\n\n\n08:30 – 09:00  \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration – Welcome Coffee\n\n\n\n 📍 Location: Hall C\, Building C  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 – 9:30 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Welcome – State of the Alliance | Innovation at our Core\n\n\n\n📍 Location: SupBiotech Amphitheater\, Building C \n\n\n\nModerator: Karina Garcia Ruiz \n\n\n\nStart the day with an overview of the UNIgreen Alliance\, its achievements\, strategic vision\, and future ambitions. This opening session will highlight how innovation remains at the heart of the Alliance’s mission to address societal and environmental challenges through education\, research\, and collaboration. \n\n\n\nThe session will open with remarks from the host insitution’s Exceutive Director of SupBiotech and Chair of the UNIgreen General Assembly\, who will present the Alliance’s institutional strategy and long-term vision. \n\n\n\nJosé Luis Ruiz\, UNIgreen General Coordinator\, will provide an update on the Alliance’s progress\, key achievements\, and ongoing initiatives. This presentation will offer participants a comprehensive overview of current developments and future opportunities within the UNIgreen ecosystem. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:30 – 11:00   \n\n\n\n\n\n1st Round Parallel Work Package Sessions (ALL WPs)\n\n\n\n📍 Locations: \n\n\n\n\nWP1: Room C104\n\n\n\nWP2: Room C102\n\n\n\nWP3: Room C105\n\n\n\nWP4: Room C201\n\n\n\nWP5: Room C202\n\n\n\nWP6: Room C203\n\n\n\nWP7: Room C206\n\n\n\nWP8: Room C306\n\n\n\nWP9: Meeting Room C03\n\n\n\n\nStudent Session: Shaping the Future of UNIgreen\n\n\n\n📍 Location: Room A102 \n\n\n\nModerator: Elena Calin \n\n\n\nStudents from across the Alliance will come together to discuss their role within UNIgreen\, exchange experiences\, and explore opportunities for engagement. \n\n\n\nRector’s\, President’s\, and Board of Directors Delegates Meeting\n\n\n\n📍 Location: SupBiotech Amphitheater\, Building C \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:15 – 11:30  \n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee Break\n\n\n\n📍 Location: SupBiotech Hall C\, Building C \n\n\n\nTake a moment to relax\, enjoy refreshments\, and connect with UNIgreen colleagues and participants.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:15 – 12:30 \n\n\n\n\n\n2nd round Parallel Work Package Sessions\n\n\n\n📍 Locations: \n\n\n\n\nWP1: Room C104\n\n\n\nWP2: Room C102\n\n\n\nWP3: Room C105\n\n\n\nWP4: Room C201\n\n\n\nWP5: Room C202\n\n\n\nWP6: Room C203\n\n\n\nWP7: Room C206\n\n\n\nWP8: Room C306\n\n\n\nWP9: Meeting Room A101\n\n\n\n\nStudent Meeting: Shaping the Future of UNIgreen\n\n\n\n 📍 Location: Room A102 \n\n\n\nModerator: Elena Calin \n\n\n\nStudents will come together to discuss their role within UNIgreen\, exchange experiences\, and contribute ideas for strengthening student engagement across the Alliance. \n\n\n\nBoard of Directors Delegates Meeting\n\n\n\n📍 Location: SupBiotech Amphitheater\, Building C \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:30 – 14:00  \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch Break\n\n\n\n 📍 Location: Room C04A \n\n\n\nTake a break and enjoy lunch with fellow participants\, colleagues\, and UNIgreen friends. Entrance Hall  & C04 – C Building \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00 – 14:00  \n\n\n\n\n\nRectors’ and President’s Lunch \n\n\n\n📍 Location: Paris \n\n\n\nUNIgreen rectors and presidents will gather for a working lunch\, providing an opportunity to strengthen institutional relationships and discuss strategic topics relevant to the future development of the Alliance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:00 – 15:30  \n\n\n\n\n\n1st Joint Session: Alliance Governance & Management | Quality & Impact\n\n\n\nAll JIC members\, Student Representatives\, Board of Directors Delegates\, and Rectors & Presidents \n\n\n\n 📍 Location: SupBiotech Amphitheater\, Building C \n\n\n\nModerators: Dulce Caetano & Miguel Giménez \n\n\n\nThis strategic session will bring together UNIgreen Work Packages\, the Board of Directors\, General Assembly and UNIgreen community\, and student representatives to discuss the Alliance’s governance and management framework\, as well as its approach to quality assurance and impact assessment.Location: C Building \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15:30 – 16:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nGroup Photo\n\n\n\n 📍 Location: In Front of Building C \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n16:00 – 17:30  \n\n\n\n\n\nImpact Workshop\n\n\n\nAll JIC members\, Student Representatives\, Board of Directors Delegates\, and Rectors & Presidents \n\n\n\n 📍 Location: SupBiotech Amphitheater\, Building C \n\n\n\nModerators: Karina Garcia Ruiz \n\n\n\nA collaborative session bringing together UNIgreen Work Packages\, the Board of Directors\, student representatives\, and the Research & Projects community to exchange experiences\, share best practices\, and explore opportunities for inter-alliance cooperation with the CIRCLE U. Alliance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n17:45   \n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome Cocktail\n\n\n\n 📍 Location: Hall C  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 2\n\n\n09:00 – 09:30  \n\n\n\n\n\n Registration – Welcome Coffee\n\n\n\n 📍 Location: Hall C\, Building C \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:30 – 11:00 \n\n\n\n\n\n2nd Joint Session: Joint Educational Offer & Joint Mobility Offer\n\n\n\nAll JIC members\, Student Representatives\, Board of Directors Delegates\, and Rectors & Presidents \n\n\n\n📍 Location: SupBiotech Amphitheater\, Building C Moderators: Dulce Caetano & Miguel Giménez \n\n\n\nThis collaborative session will bring together UNIgreen Work Packages and student representatives to explore the Alliance’s joint educational opportunities and mobility initiatives. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 11:15   \n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee Break📍 Location: Hall C \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:15 – 12:30  \n\n\n\n\n\n3rd Joint Session: Research\, Innovation & Entrepreneurship | Green Campus | Social Responsibility\n\n\n\nAll JIC members\, Student Representatives\, Board of Directors Delegates\, and Rectors & Presidents \n\n\n\n📍 Location: SupBiotech Amphitheater\, Building C \n\n\n\nModerators: Dulce Caetano & Miguel Giménez \n\n\n\nThis cross-cutting session will bring together all UNIgreen Work Packages\, the Board of Directors\, and student representatives to explore key strategic priorities of the Alliance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:30 – 14:00  \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch\n\n\n\n📍 Location: Room C04A \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:00 – 15:30  \n\n\n\n\n\n4th Joint Session: Digital Campus | Website | Communication & Dissemination\n\n\n\nAll JIC members\, Student Representatives\, Board of Directors Delegates\, and Rectors & Presidents \n\n\n\n📍 Location: SupBiotech Amphitheater\, Building C \n\n\n\nModerators: Dulce Caetano & Miguel Giménez \n\n\n\nThis joint session will bring together UNIgreen Work Packages\, the Board of Directors\, General Assembly and the UNIgreen community\, and student representatives to discuss the Alliance’s digital ecosystem and outreach activities. \n\n\n\nBoard of Directors Delegates Meeting\n\n\n\n📍 Location: C105 \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n15:30 – 16:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nBreak & Quick Meetings\n\n\n\n 📍 Location: C04A / Hall C \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n16:00 – 17:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nCommunication Workshop with YUFE Alliance\n\n\n\nAll JIC members\, Student Representatives\, Board of Directors Delegates\, and Rectors & Presidents \n\n\n\n📍 Location: Amphitheater \n\n\n\nModerator: Grace Poley \n\n\n\nThis interactive workshop will explore effective communication practices\, stakeholder engagement\, and strategies for increasing the visibility and impact of UNIgreen activities across Europe and beyond.Location: C Building – SupBiotech Amphitheater \n\n\n\nBoard of Directors Delegates Meeting\n\n\n\n📍 Location: C105 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n19:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nOfficial Gala Dinner in Paris\n\n\n\n📍 Location: Bateaux à Roue\, Port de Javel Haut\, 75015 Paris \n\n\n\nEnjoy a memorable evening in the heart of Paris during the programme’s official dinner.  \n\n\n\nShuttle Departure\n\n\n\n18:15 PM 📍 Departure Point: Villejuif Campus \n\n\n\nParticipants registered for the evening shuttle will depart campus from to Paris. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 3\n\n\n09:00 – 09:30  \n\n\n\n\n\n Registration – Welcome Coffee\n\n\n\n 📍 Location: Hall C\, Building C \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:30 – 11:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nStudent Presentations & Innovation Challenge\n\n\n\nAll WPs\, Board of Directors\, Students\, Rectors and Presidents \n\n\n\n 📍 Location: Amphitheater \n\n\n\nModerators: Patrick Gonzalez & Mariusz Maciejczak \n\n\n\nDiscover the innovative projects developed throughout the SURES Programme as the winning teams present their solutions to participants\, staff\, and stakeholders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 11:30   \n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee Break\n\n\n\n📍 Location: Hall C \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30 – 13:00  \n\n\n\n\n\nWrap-Up & Conclusions: UNIgreen+ Towards 2027\n\n\n\n📍 Location: Amphitheater \n\n\n\nModerator: Karina Garcia Ruiz  \n\n\n\nJoin the closing session of the programme\, focusing on the future of the UNIgreen Alliance and the vision for UNIgreen+ beyond 2027. Participants will gain insights into upcoming strategic priorities\, future opportunities for collaboration\, and the long-term development of the Alliance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:00 – 14:00  \n\n\n\n\n\nDeparture\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nMore information can be find on the dedicated JIC website via the link below: \n\n\n\n\n\nDeadline: 18 September 2026
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/jic-2026-at-supbiotech-paris/
LOCATION:SupBiotech\, Engineering School of Biotechnology\, 66\, rue Guy Môquet\, Villejuif\, 94800\, France
CATEGORIES:Alliance Meeting,Onsite,Training
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