After the success of previous editions, École nationale des ponts et chausées is organising the 12th edition of One Night to Innovate, as part of EELISA.

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.

As a key feature, the projects must be aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations, needing to address at least one of its 17 goals.

The competition is open to students from all EELISA 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 favour of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Prizes will be awarded to the best teams by partner companies Vinci & Safran, as well as Fondation des Ponts

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

.

WHEN

3 December, from 6:30  PM to 4 December 9:30 AM  (CET)

WHERE

Onsite, at École des ponts et chausées

APPLICATION DEADLINE

30 November 2026

Enrollement must be processed both in the EELISA Digital Campus and Eventbrite.