12th edition of One Night to Innovate
L'École nationale des ponts et chaussées launches the 12th edition of One Night to Innovate together with the EELISA European Alliance.
This business creation event encourages students to develop their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. It is also an opportunity to enhance their skills: working in small groups, they have one night to develop an innovative proposal addressing challenges linked to themes that are central to the School and its partners.
Once again, the projects will be aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations. Hence, each project must address at least one of these 17 goals.
The competition is open to École nationale des ponts et chaussées' students, as well as to students from EELISA's partner universities, Institut Polytechnique de Paris and other institutions in the Paris region, whether they are interested in setting up their own business, already have a project in mind or just want to team up in favor of innovation and entrepreneurship.
Prizes will be awarded to the best teams by partner companies, as well as Fondation des Ponts
Limited number of participants
Registration will open on 20 October - Deadline applications: 1st December 2026
Programme
After a presentation from an entrepreneur, the students take part in a project launch workshop, the first step in a collaborative project under the guidance of experienced professionals. In the early morning, the projects are presented to a panel of judges made up of members of School, EEELISA European Alliance and alumni who have become entrepreneurs and recognised professionals, who assess their relevance and viability.
- 6:30 PM: Reception - registration
- 7:00 PM: Opening conference and entrepreneurs' testimonies
- 7:45 PM: Project kick-off workshop
- 9:00 PM - 6:30 AM: Collaborative work under the supervision of coaches
- 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Projects presentations to the jury and award ceremony