The Cosmetic Victories 2026 is Officially Underway!

The 11th edition of The Cosmetic Victories, the benchmark competition for scientific innovation in the cosmetics industry, has officially launched during COSMETIC 360 WEEK! 🚀
Past laureates and jury members shared powerful insights, paving the way for the next generation of researchers and entrepreneurs.

This year, candidates are invited to address the theme: “Scientific Progress Powering Sustainability in the Cosmetics Sector”

Who can apply?

Researchers, students, startups, entrepreneurs, recent graduates — the competition is open to all innovators shaping the future of our industry.

Two international prizes:

• Academic Prize – collaborative or fundamental research

• Industrial Prize – applied research with market potential

Each laureate receives:
✨ International visibility
✨ Recognition from a high-level jury
✨ €10,000 grant
✨ Technical support from Cosmetic Valley to boost project development

Eligibility

Open to all research projects across the cosmetics value chain, including perfume, skincare, biotechnology, ingredients, processes, packaging, digital, or cross-industry tech transfers.

📆 Application deadline: January 31, 2026
🌍 Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your innovation on the global stage!
🔗 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dihCvJu