Student Call • Jönköping University and Linköping University

From Waste to Resource – Innovation Race

This is not a conference. It is a hands-on innovation race where companies, municipalities, academia and public authorities work practically with real resource flows and societal challenges. We are now looking for students who want to see innovation happen in real time.

April 15 • Vetlanda April 23 • Värnamo April 29 • Mullsjö May 6 • Eksjö May 8 • Vaggeryd

Application deadline: March 22nd

Who are we looking for?

Students from JIBS, School of Engineering, or other JU and LIU programs
Curious individuals interested in sustainability, innovation, business development or systems thinking
Students who want to build meaningful networks with companies and municipalities
People ready to contribute actively during the race

What you gain

Direct contact with companies and decision-makers
Real-life innovation experience
Professional references
A strong CV experience that stands out
Insight into how ideas become pilots and real implementation

What we expect from you

Responsibility and active participation
Ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams
Interest in practical problem-solving
Willingness to reflect and contribute beyond the event day

Themes & Locations

April 15 • Vetlanda
Hub: Technology & Industry
Metal, water treatment, heat recovery and industrial sludge.
Target groups: industry • water treatment • energy/heat • technology actors • academia • public authorities

April 23 • Värnamo
Hub: Alternative Building Materials
Innovative use of residual and secondary materials in construction and urban development.
Target groups: construction companies • material producers • property developers • architects • municipalities • academia

April 29 • Mullsjö
Hub: Food Shift
Food supply, food waste and collaboration models.
Target groups: producers • public kitchens/schools • retail • biogas/waste • logistics • academia • authorities

May 6 • Eksjö
Hub: Materials & Residual Materials
Foundry sand, foundry sludge and wood waste – from waste to resource.
Target groups: foundries • wood industry • material developers • public sector • academia

May 8 • Vaggeryd
Hub: Creative Matching
Matching industrial residual flows with designers and creatives – new products and circular businesses.
Target groups: manufacturing companies • designers • product developers • retailers

Application requirements:

Study programme
Short personal greeting (max 800–1200 characters)
Description of relevant experience
CV upload (PDF)

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview before final selection.

Questions? Contact Mariana Morosanu – mariana.morosanu@rjl.se