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SUMMARY:Innovation by Design Challenge 2026 - applications
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DESCRIPTION:The Innovation by Design Challenge is back with a new intercan
 tonal dimension. For this edition\, the cantons of Vaud and Valais are bri
 nging together their creative and entrepreneurial ecosystems for an intens
 ive two-day design sprint.\n\nDo you represent a startup or a company and 
 want to rethink your product or service from a design perspective? This Ch
 allenge offers you the opportunity to collaborate\, experiment\, and explo
 re new avenues.\n\nSince 2017\, the Innovation by Design Challenge has bro
 ught together designers\, engineers\, researchers\, and entrepreneurs to m
 ake design a true tool for transformation and innovation.\n\nThis year\, E
 CAL\, PRISM\, the City of Renens\, the Canton of Vaud\, the Canton of Vala
 is\, EPFL\, and Pro Helvetia are joining forces to highlight the role of d
 esign in developing innovative solutions.\n\nProgram\n\n	Design Sprint: No
 vember 2 and 9\, 2026\, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.\, in Renens\n	Pitch Ni
 ght: November 18\, 2026\, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.\n	Prizes and Compens
 ation\n	Jury Prize: CHF 15\,000\n	Audience Prize: CHF 5\,000\n	Compensatio
 n of CHF 1\,400 for designers participating in the workshop\n\n\nApplicati
 ons\n\nCompanies and designers may submit their applications until 27 Sept
 ember 27 2026.\n\nChallenge Registration\n\nMore information: innovationby
 designchallenge.ch\n\nPartners: ECAL\, PRISM\, Ville de Renens\, Canton de
  Vaud\, Canton du Valais\, EPFL and Pro Helvetia
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