For the sixth edition of its Innovation Challenge in 2025, ISC3 is seeking groundbreaking innovations in Sustainable Chemistry that contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation, particularly in the following key areas:
- Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in chemical production
- GHG mitigation through chemistry and biotechnology solutions
- Chemistry-based climate change adaptation technologies
Applications submitted by innovators and entrepreneurs from the Global South and ideas that address challenges in developing countries are particularly encouraged. The finalists will be officially announced at the end of June 2025. They will pitch for the Innovation Challenge Award at the ISC3 Investor Forum in autumn or winter 2025. The winner of the Innovation Challenge 2025 will receive prize money of EUR 15,000. In addition, the winners of the categories "Best Regional Impact" and "Best Social Impact" or "Special Impact", will receive prize money of EUR 5,000 each.
The application period is open until the 3rd of March 2025.
