Parallel Event

XIII Innovation Fair

Part of the XVII Science and Technology Week at UNESC

About the Event

XIII Innovation Fair

The XIII Innovation Fair at UNESC values and encourages the development of innovative solutions created by the academic community and the general public, providing a space for the exchange of experiences in the fields of science, technology, and innovation.

After the selection of submitted proposals, the finalists will present their pitches in person at the Ruy Hulse Auditorium, being evaluated by a specialized panel. At the end of the session, the best proposals will be awarded.

Objectives

To stimulate interest in the development of science, technology, and innovation among students, administrative staff, teachers, elementary, middle, and technical school students, company employees, and the general community.
To showcase innovative solution proposals to both the internal and external communities of the University.
To promote the exchange of experiences, encouraging creativity, entrepreneurship, and the development of innovative solutions.

Program

Event Schedule

Online registration of proposals;

Evaluation of submitted proposals;

Selection of up to 10 (ten) proposals for the final phase;

In-person pitch session on October 30, 2026, starting at 7 PM, at the Ruy Hulse Auditorium, where each team will have:

4 (four) minutes for proposal presentation.

4 (four) minutes for questioning by the evaluation panel.

Awarding of winning teams.

Dates

Stay tuned for Important Dates!

Registrations

09/10/2026 to 10/14/2026

Preliminary announcement of submitted proposals

By 10/16/2026

Deadline for appeal of preliminary approval

By 10/19/2026

Final announcement of submitted proposals

By 10/20/2026

Preliminary announcement of the 10 selected proposals

By 10/21/2026

Deadline for appeal of the preliminary results

By 10/22/2026

Final announcement of the 10 selected proposals

By 10/23/2026

In-person pitch session and awards ceremony

10/30/2026, starting at 7 PM

Registrations

Proposal Submission

Registration information

Registrations are free and must be made exclusively through the form available on the official website of the XVII Science and Technology Week at Unesc;

Proposals may be submitted by a single proponent or by teams composed of up to 3 (three) members;

Up to 10 (ten) proposals will be selected for participation in the in-person pitch session.