Are you a student working on a thesis or dissertation? This competition may be the stepping stone you never expected…
Why participate?
Turn your academic work into a force for good and gain real recognition.
This award offers a unique opportunity to showcase your ideas to professionals in the field.
You’ll present your project in front of a panel of Veolia experts not just to be judged, but to be heard, guided, and supported.
They did it. Why not you?
2024 Edition: Ecological transformation trophies: future generations committed to
A Real Reward
Four winners will be awarded and will receive:
- €2,200
- An inspiring visit to a flagship Veolia site.
Dive into the heart of Veolia's solutions.
A Collective Impact
Your success is also that of your university:
In support of higher education, the winning schools will receive 3,000 euros in apprenticeship tax.
Launched for the first time in 1998, this Veolia competition has been rewarding the most innovative final year projects of university students, engineering or business schools for over 20 years.
Am I eligible? We will explain everything
There's no need to be an eco-superhero to participate. You just need to meet the following requirements.
You are eligible if:
- You are a student in your final year of studies (academic year 2024-2025 or 2023-2024, depending on the thesis presentation date).
- You are completing a dissertation or thesis (alone or in a group, up to 3 people maximum).
Please note:
- Your project must be completed before your final presentation in November.
- The Presentation must take place in French or English.
Behind the scenes of the contest
Here's how it works:
- Before July 31: Submit your application via a simple form.
- Choose one of the 4 main categories of the competition:
. Decarbonize
. Depollute
. Regenerate
. Improve quality of life - Is your file preselected? Make a 3-minute video to present your project and send it to us.
- In September, send us a first version of your work.
- Are you a finalist? Send the final version of your dissertation and come defend your project in front of the jury in November.
The grand finale?
Perhaps an award given in December at Veolia's headquarters by our CEO with a site visit included!
Certainly, a valuable experience that will make you grow and be noticed!
A competition shaped by Veolia's values
We are not looking for just technical solutions or management models.
We are looking for bold, tangible visions for a fairer, greener, more resource-conscious world.
Who can win?
There is no single profile.
Past winners came from universities or engineering schools,business schools, social sciences, design or even law. What brings them together? The desire to act.
Are you passionate about urban biodiversity, renewable energies, circular agriculture, responsible data or soil decontamination…?
This contest is for you!
The 4 main categories
Four concrete ways to transform the world.
Decarbonize
Imagine solutions to reduce CO2 emissions, improve energy efficiency, or adapt to climate change.
› Think innovation, efficiency, and climate action..
Depollute
Tackle pollution in air, water, and soil, including microplastics and hazardous waste
› The world needs your practical powerful ideas.
Regenerate
Rethink resource use, waste management, and the circular economy.
› Smart cities, AI, and water cycles all belong here.
Improve quality of life
Build more inclusive, sustainable communities, focusing on health, hygiene, biodiversity, and social connection.
› Lets build tomorrow, today.
How to participate?
Download 2025 competition rules.
Submit your application form before July 31st.
Have questions? Reach out to us.
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