Prize for the Best Innovations
PriMI identifies, showcases and rewards innovative solutions developed by researchers, start-ups, entrepreneurs and students to address challenges in water, sanitation, agriculture, environment and related fields.
An incubation pathway towards business creation
PriMI winners are expected to enter an incubation pathway through the INE Technology Transfer Office to structure their solutions, strengthen their business model and move towards viable business creation. The connection with BloChallenge adds a prototyping dynamic and accelerates the delivery of concrete solutions from the submitted innovations.
Download, complete and upload the template
The completed file must be uploaded as a PDF at the end of the form. Recommended file naming:
NomSolution_Soumission_PriMI_2026.pdf
Application tracks
Smart water and sanitation
Solutions improving access, monitoring, quality or management of water, sanitation and sludge treatment services.
Agriculture, environment and climate resilience
Innovations strengthening agricultural productivity, sustainable soil and water management, ecological restoration or climate change adaptation.
Data, AI and decision support
Digital tools, sensors, platforms, models or algorithms supporting monitoring, forecasting, alerts and decision-making.
Frugal technologies and innovative processes
Prototypes, equipment, processes or services reducing costs, energy use, losses or environmental impacts.
Inclusion, entrepreneurship and community services
Initiatives improving access to services, youth and women participation, job creation or local value creation.
Governance, awareness and behaviour change
Solutions for mobilisation, education, citizen monitoring or participatory governance related to water, sanitation and the environment.
Word limits in the template
- Identified problem: maximum 150 words.
- Innovation description: maximum 300 words.
- Added value / originality: maximum 100 words.
- Applications and target market: maximum 100 words.
- Maturity level: maximum 50 words.
- Partnership opportunities: maximum 50 words.
- Conclusion / key message: maximum 20 words.