By Camille Collados | Project Officer
At the beginning of May 2025, LifeTime Projects organized a unique event at ENGEES Strasbourg: the Innova’thon, a two-day innovation challenge bringing together 34 middle school students and 17 professionals to co-create solutions to pressing social and environmental issues.
This initiative is part of LifeTime Projects’ long-term work with at-risk students from the International Middle School of Esplanade. The Innova’thon aimed to support their career orientation through a meaningful and empowering experience. With the guidance of professionals from various fields, students explored real-world sustainability challenges, built prototypes, and pitched their ideas to a professional jury.
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All teams were recognized with awards in innovation, teamwork, presentation, and design.
Beyond creativity, the event fostered confidence, civic engagement, and professional exploration. For many students, it was a first encounter with the world of work. Professionals, in turn, gained insight into the concerns and resilience of today’s youth.
Thanks to our partners and funders, including the City and Eurometropolis of Strasbourg, the Grand Est Prefecture, ENGEES, and corporate and educational sponsors, who made this inspiring event possible.
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