Theme of this 11ᵗʰ edition:


Scientific progress powering sustainability in the cosmetics sector

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One of the most challenging issues of the Cosmetic Valley is to detect and support the young innovative companies, as well as to promote the research and the cosmetic sciences. This led to the creation of The Cosmetic Victories competition in 2015, sponsored by the Cosmetic Valley endowment fund.

The competition, recognized by the profession, aims to reward and promote students, researchers, start-ups and SMEs in charge of innovative projects, related to the perfume and cosmetics industry, as well as to promote the research and innovation that will participate in the future of the cosmetics industry.

Objectives of the Competition

The Cosmetic Victories competition aims to support innovative projects led by researchers, start-ups, and entrepreneurs in the perfume and cosmetics sector. It also seeks to promote excellence in cosmetic research on a global scale and to help innovations successfully reach the market.
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RECOGNITION BY THE PROFESSION

The international jury's excellence adds value and considerable scope to each prize-winner's project.
INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE

Following the competition, there will be major national and international press coverage.
FINANCIAL BACKING

To support the competition's prize-winning projects, and based on the COSMETIC VALLEY endowment fund, winners of The Cosmetic Victories award will receive a cash prize of €10,000.
TECHNICAL BACKING

Project holders might be supported by COSMETIC VALEY to develop their project, facilitating collaborations and connecting with partners.
The Cosmetic Victories competition is open to contestants from all around the world:

  • The Academic Prize: for PhD students, post-doctoral fellows and researchers
  • The Industry Prize: for managers of business-creation projects, innovative start-ups and SMEs
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