ISC3 Innovation Challenge 2026

The ISC3 Innovation Challenge 2026 is a global competition inviting chemistry or chemical technology-based innovations in electronics, covering subtopics from design and materials to end-of-life and sustainable manufacturing. Finalists receive tailored support, visibility, networking opportunities, and training, with cash prizes for winners. The challenge aims to engage innovators and entrepreneurs worldwide to advance sustainable chemistry solutions.

Tailored support: access to Global Start-up Service Customised Support; Visibility: promotion via ISC3 channels; Networking: participation in a matchmaking event in 2026; Training: pitch training for the 2026 event; Cash prizes: overall winner 15,000 EUR and two Special Impact prizes of 5,000 EUR each.

Eligible are all innovators and entrepreneurs, i.e., persons owning or representing the proposed innovation, employed by organisations including research institutes, start-ups, small-medium sized enterprises, or comparable institutions active in the development and realisation of sustainable chemistry solutions.

Submit proposals via the official ISC3 Innovation Challenge page; see the apply link for the submission portal.