The International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) has launched the ISC3 Innovation Challenge 2026. The seventh edition once again invites innovators, entrepreneurs, start-ups and research teams worldwide to submit groundbreaking ideas in the field of Sustainable Chemistry. This year, the international start-up competition will focus on the topic of ‘Sustainable Chemistry and Electronics`. The global call for applications is now open until May 4th, 2026.
“Electronics are essential to modern life, but they also present urgent sustainability challenges. Through this year’s Innovation Challenge topic, ISC3 aims to accelerate chemistry-driven innovations that enable safer, cleaner, circular, and socially responsible electronic products and value chains,”said Dr. Alexis Bazzanella, Director of the ISC3 Innovation Hub.
Join the competition.
The Innovation Challenge 2026 focuses on sustainability challenges in electronics by promoting Sustainable Chemistry-based solutions for materials, manufacturing, and circularity. Submissions may address innovations related to:
Innovation in Design & Performance
Resource Efficiency & Critical Materials
Sustainable Manufacturing
End-of-Life & Circularity
Alternative & Emerging Materials
Novel Devices
Applications from innovators worldwide, including those working on solutions for underrepresented or resource-constrained regions, and particularly women-led teams are encouraged. The finalists selected by the international jury will be officially announced at the end of June 2026. Further details on the Innovation Challenge final pitch event and Award Ceremony will be disclosed in due time.
