2022–2023 Innovation Awards Ceremony

The University of Montpellier’s next “Innovation” after-work event will take place on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, starting at 5:00 p.m. at the Jardin des Plantes. The evening will feature the Innovation Awards ceremony, honoring the six 2022–2023 winners from the five research clusters, as well as the People’s Choice Award. The ceremony will also serve as a hub for discussions and networking sessions focused on the University of Montpellier’s innovation and partnership policies, as well as its partners.

By invitation only

Why an Innovation After-Work Event atUM

The University of Montpellier ranks first among French universities in the global ranking of universities making the greatest efforts to advance science, invent new technologies, and help drive the growth of the global economy (2019 Reuters ranking). It is also one of the five pilot universities in a University Innovation Cluster (PUI). The after-work event is an opportunityfor networking and discussion to highlightUM strategyUM innovation and partnership, showcase its latest success stories, and discuss future challenges. The event will feature the traditional Innovation Awards ceremony honoring researchers, as well as faculty members and Professors have distinguished themselves by developing innovative ideas that open up new economic, technological, or societal pathways.

Finally, this after-work event will provide an opportunity to set up meetings with PUI experts to discuss key issues, such as “How can we promote a project?” and “What avenues for collaboration and partnerships are available?”, as well as to offer guidance on starting a business.

The Innovation Awards in a Nutshell

The “University of Montpellier Innovation Awards,” launched in March 2019, aim to highlight researchers, Professors, faculty members, and staff from institutions and organizations within the I-SITE consortium who are at the heart of particularly innovative initiatives and projects, especially in terms of their expected impact. A call for nominations is issued annually to all staff atUM its I-SITE partners; nominations are evaluated by a jury composed of prominent figures from higher education, research, and the socio-economic sector.

Practical Information:

Date: Wednesday, June 28, 2023, starting at 5:00 p.m.
Location: Jardin des Plantes at the University of Montpellier
Registration