- To
- Ha
- Si
Tor Down, Hari Haran, Siva Dharshini and others are enlisted in the challenge
Valeo Innovation Challenge 2018
This Challenge is now over, find out about the results here!
VALEO INNOVATION 2018
Valeo wishes to encourage students from all over the world to innovate and to develop their entrepreneurial spirit, offering the winners the opportunity to create their own start-ups.
0 COUNTRIES
0 UNIVERSITIES
0 TEAMS
THE AIM OF THE CHALLENGE
The aim is to reward an innovative project, whether it is a technological innovation or an idea for new ways to use cars. The participants will have to propose new solutions in one of the following categories:
Vehicle electrification
Autonomous vehicle
Digital mobility
RULES AT A GLANCE
The competition is open to students who have completed high school and are now in higher education (e.g. university) in higher education from all disciplines and to the teachers, one per team.
Entrants must compete in teams made up of between two and a maximum of five people.
Teams can take part to the challenge by presenting a relevant, innovative project in English by submitting:
1. mp4 video pitch (maximum 3 minutes) that explains the project in a clear, simple and audible way,
2. accompanied by 5 slides describing the composition of the team; the problem identified; the existing or known solutions; the proposed technical solution; the target market and the business model.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. WHERE CAN I FIND THE FORM TO SUBMIT MY PROJECT?
You will find the form to submit your project on your "participation space" or on the Guideline page.
2. I DON’T HAVE TIME TO FINISH MY PROJECT, IS IT POSSIBLE TO SEND IT AFTER THE DEADLINE?
All projects must have been submitted on March 30th, 2018 at 12 noon, French time.
4. I CAN’T FIND OTHERS STUDENTS TO WORK WITH ME ON MY PROJECT, IS IT POSSIBLE TO BE ALONE?
No, according to the challenge’s rules, Valeo wants to promote team spirit so teams must be formed by 2 to 5 students.
5. HOW DO I REMOVE A TEAM MEMBER?
A team member is the only one to decide if he/she wants to withdraw himself/herself from the contest by sending an email to the organizer: questionsvaleoinnovationchalle
7. IS IT POSSIBLE TO PROVIDE YOU A CERTIFICATE INSTEAD OF OUR STUDENT CARD WHEN ASKED?
Yes, you can provide a valid certificate proving that you are student (PDF format).
8. WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR ENTERING
All entries must be submitted by 12:00 noon CET on March 30th 2018.
10. CAN THE SAME TEAM SUBMIT SEVERAL PROJECTS?
Only one project per team is authorized.
11. CAN A MEMBER OF ONE TEAM BE A CANDIDATE IN ANOTHER TEAM?
A candidate may not be a member of two different teams.
12. WHO WILL BE ON THE JURY? WHAT ARE THE JURY MEMBERS’ COMPETENCIES?
The contest jury will be chaired by Valeo’s Chairman & CEO. Its members will include Valeo’s COO, the Innovation Directors, and third parties recognized for their experience and professional expertise (e.g. scientists, designers, sociologists, philosophers).
13. HOW CAN I MAKE SURE THAT MY APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED?
Upload your final document on your participation space and confirm your participation by clicking on the "submit your participation" button. A message on top of your page will pop up to confirm your submission. Please see the tutorial video here. You will be able to edit your participation until March 30th.
14. CAN I CHANGE/UPDATE MY TEAM OR MY PROJECT?
Yes, until March 30th 2018 (noon CET), team members and projects can be changed or updated
15. DO I NEED TO WAIT UNTIL THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT MY PROJECT IDEA?
We strongly recommend you to submit your idea as soon as possible. However, we inform you that you can modify/update your project if necessary until January 31st. (You can test your project submission before the deadline, and contact our support if needed. Don’t wait until the last minute, if you need help.)
16. WHO SHOULD I SEND TECHNICAL QUESTIONS TO? WHAT ABOUT ADMINISTRATIVE QUESTIONS?
For technical questions, participants may address questions directly on the platform from their participation space or to: contact@agorize.com
For any administrative question, participants may address questions to: questionsvaleoinnovationchallenge.mailbox@valeo.com
17. WHICH LANGUAGE SHOULD THE ENTRY SUBMISSION BE WRITTEN IN?
All entry submissions (videos and project presentation) must be written in English
18. I AM NOT A STUDENT: MAY I TAKE PART?
No, this contest is exclusively for post-baccalaureate students.
19. A TEAM CAN BE FORMED BY STUDENTS FROM DIFFERENT UNIVERSITIES?
Yes, teams can be formed by students from different universities, different cities, different disciplines and even from different countries.
20. MAY I SUBMIT A PROJECT ON MY OWN?
No: to join the contest, a team must consist of two to five members (including a teacher if you wish to invite him/her to your team).
21. WHICH VIDEO FORMATS ARE ALLOWED?
The accepted video format is mp4. You can also upload your video on a broadcasting website such as Youtube and copy past the link onto your partipation space.
22. CAN SEVERAL TEAMS FROM THE SAME SCHOOL COMPETE?
Yes, several teams from the same school can compete.
23. WHICH ADMINISTRATIVE DOCUMENTS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPANTS?
A scan of your ID university card (or a valid certificate proving that you are student) and a commitment form to accept to be a part of your team.
24. CAN WE ADD NEW TEAM MEMBERS AFTER REGISTRATION?
Yes, you can add team member until March 30th 2018 (noon CET) (Paris time)
25. I AM A STUDENT, HOWEVER I WILL NOT BE ANYMORE IN 2018. CAN I TAKE PART IN CONTEST?
You can participate to this challenge if you still have a valid student card the day you register.
26. ARE THE POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR APPLYING A PROJECTS FOR VALEO INNOVATION CHALLENGE CONTEST?
Of course, postgraduate students are eligible. The only condition is to be student and be part of a University or Technical, Scientific School when you register.
WHAT'S AT STAKE?
For the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Teams!
€200,000 to be shared!
For the 9 finalist teams
15 weeks to accelerate your project
For the 9 selected teams
Pitch in Paris
€200,000 to be shared!
At the end of the competition the sum of €200,000 will be shared, as decided by the Jury, between the three winning teams of the Challenge. In addition to their prize, they will be offered the opportunity to join Valeo’s business accelerator
15 weeks to accelerate your project
The 9 finalist teams will have 15 weeks to accelerate their project with the help of Valeo and external experts recognized for their experience and professional expertise, like scientists, designers, sociologists and architects.
Pitch in Paris
9 teams will be selected to present their project in front of the Jury composed of Valeo's Top Management and other people from outside the company recognized for their experience and professional expertise: scientists, designers, sociologists, philosophers, business man.
GRAND FINAL IN PARIS!
October 11, 2018
The 9 running Teams will present their project in front of a Jury composed of Valeo's Top Management and other prestigious jury members!
ABOUT VALEO
Valeo is an automotive supplier and partner to automakers worldwide. As a technology company, we design innovative solutions for smart mobility, with a particular focus on intuitive driving and reducing CO₂ emissions. The Group also provides and distributes spare parts for automakers and independent aftermarket operators.
