Sustainable Innovation Problem – March 2025

Expensive Laidlaw neighborhood,

I’m thrilled to introduce the inaugural version of the EPFL Sustainable Innovation Problem (SIC), scheduled for 13-14 March 2025 in Lausanne, Switzerland.

This annual occasion combines a dynamic scholar problem with a vibrant industry-academic discussion board, providing contributors a singular platform to current their sustainability initiatives, acquire priceless suggestions, and construct connections with leaders from academia, {industry}, and native authorities. 

Occasion Overview and Goals
The occasion goals to:

• Showcase Initiatives and Promote Innovation: Present a high-visibility platform for scholar initiatives addressing local weather and environmental challenges, presenting a broad vary of applied sciences and views via pitches and demonstrations of their options.
• Facilitate Trade-Educational Exchanges and Collaborations for College students: Foster cross-disciplinary studying and connections amongst college students, researchers, and professionals. Allow networking amongst college students, professionals, and organisations dedicated to sustainability, thus enhancing entry to internships, jobs, and collaborative alternatives.
• Be taught and Advance the Sustainability Agenda: Hear from main specialists within the subject of sustainability concerning the newest developments and challenges, whereas emphasising the necessity for quick motion on sustainability by aligning initiatives with the most recent IPCC findings.

Scholar Problem

• Analysis: A panel of esteemed judges, comprising main figures from academia and {industry}, will consider the groups’ pitches and initiatives.
• Prize Funding: CHF 30,000 will probably be divided among the many winners.
• Mentorship: Groups will profit from mentorship periods, specializing in refining each scientific and sensible elements.
• Networking: Acquire visibility and join with potential collaborators and employers from {industry} and academia. Contributors may additionally entry unique internships and job alternatives.
• Journey and Lodging: Chosen groups will obtain journey and lodging help
• Staff Eligibility: Groups should encompass a minimum of 65% college students (Bachelor’s, Grasp’s, or PhD candidates).

Discussion board and Networking Alternatives

The SIC may also hosts an in depth discussion board that includes:

• Scientific and Trade Stands: Scholar groups, firms, and analysis laboratories will showcase their newest work, facilitating exchanges and potential collaborations.
• Workshops and Demonstrations: Attendees will take part in hands-on workshops, dwell prototype demonstrations, and networking actions.
• Talks by Main Consultants: Famend sustainability specialists will current essential challenges, new applied sciences, and up to date achievements, making a dynamic and academic expertise.

Register your workforce now via this kind and safe your spot alongside 20 different groups from all throughout Europe! Deadline: December 31, 2024.

If you’re concerned about taking part in a panel dialogue or becoming a member of as a part of the viewers, please contact us at sic@epfl.ch.

Comply with us on social media: Instagram, LinkedIn, and our web site!

We’re extremely enthusiastic about this chance to carry collectively innovation, collaboration, and motion within the subject of sustainability. We sit up for seeing you at SIC 2025!

All the very best,
Cyril | SIC Vice President