Calls
Applications are open for the Challenge@PoliTo a.y. 2026-27
Challenge@PoliTO offer Master's degree students the opportunity to work on real innovation projects proposed by companies and associations (_By Firms) or by Politecnico (_By Students), developing solutions that can make a real impact.
Students work in multidisciplinary teams alongside students from Engineering, Architecture, Design, and Planning, supported by academic supervisors, company tutors, and expert mentors throughout the entire experience.
First didactic period (September 2026 – January 2027)
To apply, go to the "Opportunities" section of the personal page, and select the "Challenge@Polito" tab. Under "Guidelines", general information and the complete description of each activity are available, while on the right only the opportunities for which the student is eligible based on their degree programme are displayed. It is possible to apply for multiple activities without indicating an order of preference. Selection and subsequent participation are limited to a single activity.
Places are limited. Applications close on 11 September 2026 at 14:00 (CEST).
Results available by institutional email on 18 September 2026 and Activities Kick Off is scheduled for 21 September 2026.
Each Challenge awards 8 ECTS credits. Activities are assessed on a Pass / Not Pass basis. After team allocation, the activity will be added to the Personal Study Plan by the Office of Student Services. Successfully completing the activity grants the related Open Badge.
For further information, please contact the dedicated email. For specific information on the IP Labs activity, please contact the following email address.
Students work in multidisciplinary teams alongside students from Engineering, Architecture, Design, and Planning, supported by academic supervisors, company tutors, and expert mentors throughout the entire experience.
First didactic period (September 2026 – January 2027)
- “TrustChain: Blockchain-Powered Digital Certificates”_By Aruba Academy
- “Prototype a Kinetic Installation for a Museum” _By Leva Engineering
- “The Future of Sustainable Drinking Water”_By Idra Water
- “Agentic AI and SLM Optimization: Designing an AI-Native Architecture for Document Analysis in the Insurance Sector”_By Nano i Tech
- “Progetto Impact Prototypes Labs_IPLABS” realizzato da Politecnico di Torino e Cottino Social Impact Campus (ITA)
- “Simulation and Experimental Validation of Complex Physical Systems”_By Leonardo (ITA)
- “NextGen Sport - Engineering the Future of Sport”_By Politecnico di Torino
- “PoliSpaces: Smart spaces for Education”_By Politecnico di Torino
To apply, go to the "Opportunities" section of the personal page, and select the "Challenge@Polito" tab. Under "Guidelines", general information and the complete description of each activity are available, while on the right only the opportunities for which the student is eligible based on their degree programme are displayed. It is possible to apply for multiple activities without indicating an order of preference. Selection and subsequent participation are limited to a single activity.
Places are limited. Applications close on 11 September 2026 at 14:00 (CEST).
Results available by institutional email on 18 September 2026 and Activities Kick Off is scheduled for 21 September 2026.
Each Challenge awards 8 ECTS credits. Activities are assessed on a Pass / Not Pass basis. After team allocation, the activity will be added to the Personal Study Plan by the Office of Student Services. Successfully completing the activity grants the related Open Badge.
For further information, please contact the dedicated email. For specific information on the IP Labs activity, please contact the following email address.