IDIAP : Create Challenge 2026 (Activités en anglais) [EN]
Overview
Intro
From August 20 to 28, the Idiap Create Challenge will be held in Martigny, an event organized every year for the past 15 years. All workshops will be held in English.
Activities and workshops will take place in English only.
Idiap Create Challenge 2026
The 15th edition of the ICC will be held from August 20 to 28, 2026 in Martigny, Switzerland.
This year's theme focuses on the creative and cultural industries, covering fields such as film, music, fashion, publishing, media, architecture and cultural heritage.
Who can take part?
- Existing start-up teams (pre-incubation phase)
- Newly-formed teams
- Individuals with a project idea
- Individuals wishing to join a team and contribute their skills
- All profiles are welcome, especially in the fields of AI, engineering, design, business, communication and creation.
What participants receive
- Mentoring by Idiap AI experts
- Workshops, conferences and networking opportunities
A collaborative experience in the Swiss Alps
The program is free of charge. Most meals are included. Accommodation assistance is available for participants coming from over 100 km away (up to CHF 65 per night). Participants pay only their own travel expenses.
Prizes
- Grand prize: up to CHF 10,000 (sponsored by IdeArk, Idiap's ecosystem of incubators)
- Public prize: CHF 500
- Special opportunity: the winning team will be invited to the Venture Technology Connect in Verbier (November 3, 2026).
Application deadline: May 31, 2026
- https://icc.idiap.ch
- Contact: icc@idiap.ch
For further information, please contact IDIAP.
| Contact address |
Idiap Research Institute
Centre du Parc, Rue Marconi 19 1920 Martigny +41 27 721 77 11 secretariat@idiap.ch |
|---|---|
| Location |
Idiap Research Institute Rue Marconi 19 1920 Martigny Switzerland |
| Event Homepage | https://icc.idiap.ch/ |
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Event dates
- 24 August 2026
- 25 August 2026
- 26 August 2026
- 27 August 2026
- 28 August 2026