Scientific progress powering sustainability in the cosmetics sector
Why Apply?
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.
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.
RECOGNITION BY THE PROFESSION
The international jury's excellence adds value and considerable scope to each prize-winner's project.
TECHNICAL BACKING
Project holders might be supported by COSMETIC VALEY to develop their project, facilitating collaborations and connecting with partners.
Who can apply?
The Academic Prize
PhD students, post-doctoral fellows and researchers
The Industry Prize
managers of business-creation projects, innovative start-ups and SMEs
Timeline
31th Jaunuary 2026: deadline to apply
Mi-february 2026: selection by international scientific jury
13th April 2026: deliberation by international industrial jury & international ceremony awards at Paris
Benefits
Industrial Prize
For the best cosmetic innovation, frome research work
Academic Prize
for the most relevant research that meets the new technical challenge of cosmetic industry