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III Edition of the BASF-ICIQ Awards in Innovation and Entrepreneurship with a prize fund of €9,000.

The open call until May 31^st reinforces the commitment to recognize and contribute to talent in chemistry within Spain and Portugal

BASF Group and Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ-CERCA) are thrilled to announce the third edition of BASF ICIQ Awards in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. This established competition, with a total prize fund of €9,000, aims to recognize and celebrate outstanding innovations and disruptive entrepreneurs in the field of chemistry in Spain and Portugal, in three different categories.

First, Best Doctoral Thesis Award (€2,500). Recognizing exceptional doctoral theses in applied sciences or industry challenges within the field of chemistry. Eligibility includes a public defence in a Spanish or Portuguese university within the last three years and the publication of at least one article in a recognized scientific journal derived from the thesis.

Secondly, Best Patent Award (€2,500) will honour noteworthy scientific and technological advancements demonstrating knowledge transfer activities, patented on the Iberian Peninsula. Eligibility requires patents focused within a defined technological scope, published, and filed within the 10 last years (for OPIs and universities) or in the last 5 years (for company patents).

Last, Entrepreneurship Award (€4,000) recognizing the trajectory and effort of young individuals and companies with great potential within the field of chemistry. Eligibility criteria include companies constituted as for-profit legal entities within the peninsula, initiation of activities in the last 5 years, and qualification as small or medium-sized enterprises.

“We are delighted to launch the third edition of BASF-ICIQ Awards, which have become a platform for recognizing and celebrating the innovative minds that are driving positive change in the field of chemistry”, said Carles Navarro, Managing Director of BASF Española. “We look forward to discovering outstanding projects and honouring the individuals and companies who are pushing the boundaries of what is possible”.

A distinguished panel of industry experts and academy leaders will review the submissions and select the winners. Previous editions have seen participation from some of the most promising start-ups and innovative individuals in the region, and the third edition promises to be even more exciting.

Winners of the BASF-ICIQ Awards will not only receive recognition for their exceptional achievements but also gain access to a network of industry leaders, investors, and mentors. This invaluable support can help them accelerate their growth and make a significant impact in their respective fields.

The BASF-ICIQ Awards ceremony is set to take place in Tarragona, Spain, during the last quarter of the year. It will be a day of celebration and inspiration, bringing together visionaries and changemakers from the Iberian Peninsula.

To learn more about BASF-ICIQ Awards and submit your project, visit the official website at https://www.iciq.org/agenda/iii-premios-basf…y-emprendimiento/

Rules of the call for proposals

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