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