Avignon University organised the 6th edition of the «24h pour entreprendre» on 4 and 5 February 2026, , a game with a stimulating and creative approach to entrepreneurship. The aim is to raise students' awareness of the entrepreneurial spirit, enable them to meet professionals, expand their network and acquire new skills, all in a fun way. 115 students took part in the 5th edition, in 2026.

ORGANISATION
Multi-disciplinary and mixed teams of 3 to 4 students work for 24 hours, day and night, on a fictional or real business creation project. At the end of the 24 hours, the teams present their project to a jury made up of professionals and teachers. To meet this challenge, professionals and teachers work around the clock to coach the students, providing advice and support to the teams. And to reward the efforts of the participants, there are a number of prizes to be won, including support for the project from the region's support structures.

WHO CAN TAKE PART?
This challenge is open to students enrolled at Avignon Université or one of the university's partner establishments. From 1st year undergraduates to PhDs, with or without a creative idea, there are no prerequisites!

Find out more about the rules : here

GAME PROCEDURE

• Wednesday 4 February 2026, 9.30am
  Opening speech by the game's sponsor
  & information meeting for participants
  Game launched until 12 noon the following day
• Thursday 5 February
  13h30
  Presentation of each team's projects
  before a jury of professionals
  17h30
  Prize-giving ceremony

2026 prize list

►In the Science & Agro sciences CATEGORY

1st Prize - Team 3 Théo Demarly, Faouzane Boukari, Paul Reymondin, Hery-Manoha Ratovoarisoa (Avignon University)

• Epkory (Recovery and marketing of substrates manufactured in the PACA region from almond shell waste)

Lots : 1000 euros: 500 euros from Rotary + 500 euros Avignon University gift vouchers + Terres de Vaucluse Initiative support + Business start-up workshop / Invitation to the CCI business start-up mornings / meetings and networking - CCI Vaucluse + 4 AU hard disks

Prize awarded by : Florence CHARLES (VP Economic Development and Job Placement, Avignon University), Michel EID (Deputy Governor, ROTARY CLUB), Anne Laure STRETTI BOUSCARLE (Initiative Terre de Vaucluse, ITV), Karine BRASLERET (Director, BP Med Group)

2nd Prize - team 18: Dieudonné Mputu Mwan, Kylian Massengo, Denys Dvornykov, Ayoub Aidouni (Avignon Université)

• Meuga (European social network on individual mental health)

Lots : 800 euros University gift vouchers + Business start-up workshop / Invitation to the CCI business start-up mornings / meeting and networking - CCI Vaucluse + Pathé Cap Sud cinema tickets

Prize awarded by : Ludovic BERNARD (Director of the Training, Integration, Success and Entrepreneurship Support Service, AU), Claire VANNI (CCI creation advisor), Philippe PALISSER (Director of Pathé Cap Sud)

3rd Prize - team 1: Jeanne Bourret, Anaëlle Gravelier, Vincent Trossevin, Capucine Chaumelle (Avignon Université)

• Ossomet (Rooftop vegetable garden)

Lots : 600 euros University gift vouchers + Business start-up workshop / Invitation to CCI start-up mornings / meeting and networking - CCI Vaucluse + Coffrets Comtes de Provence + Burger King meal vouchers

Prize awarded by : Stéphane NOTTIN (Director of Institut AGES, AU) and Claire VANNI (CCI creation advisor)

►In the "Culture, Heritage and Digital Societies" CATEGORY.

1st Prize - Team 22: Alexandre Renaux, Flavie Lhotel, Hélèna Violette (Avignon University and Ecole des Nouvelles Images)

• A trip to the museum (Virtual tour to make culture accessible to museums)

Lots : 1000 euros: 500 euros Rotary + 500 euros University gift vouchers + FrenchTech GP pre-incubation + Business creation workshop / Invitation to the CCI creation mornings / meeting and networking - CCI Vaucluse + Bluetooth speakers - BP Med

Prize awarded by : Bassam JABAIAN (VP Training and University Life Council, Avignon University), Michel EID (Deputy Governor, ROTARY CLUB), Benoît FAHY (French Tech GP), Karine BRASLERET (Director, BP Med Group)

2nd Prize - Team 17: Romane Ziola, Judith Garcia, Elya Quadri, Charlie Gaillard (Ecole des Nouvelles Images)

• FabriFun (Design and sale of customisable toys)

Lots : 800 euros University gift vouchers + Business start-up workshop / Invitation to the CCI business start-up mornings / meeting and networking - CCI Vaucluse + Pathé Cap Sud cinema tickets

Prize awarded by : Aurélie GAMBUS (Deputy Director of the Training, Integration, Success and Entrepreneurship Support Service, AU), Lucie NERI (CCI Industries Pole), Philippe PALISSER (Director of Pathé Cap Sud)

3rd Prize - team 32: Rayane Manae, Oussama Belhadi, Sophiane Slila, Eddy Riba (Avignon Université and Lycée Théodore Aubanel)

• Bar-weights (Eco cup stand and tombola at the Avignon Festival)

Lots : 600 euros University gift vouchers + Business start-up workshop / Invitation to CCI start-up mornings / meeting and networking - CCI Vaucluse + Coffrets Comtes de Provence + Burger King meal vouchers

Prize awarded by : Guillaume MARREL (Director of the CPSN Institute, AU) and Lucie NERI (CCI Industries Cluster)

Coup de Cœur prize 

Team 31: Loan Jourdan, Shahinez Belhadi, Lina Coutarel, Ilyana Driouich (Ecole des Nouvelles Images and Lycée Théodore Aubanel)

• Safe talk (Platform for well-being against isolation)

Lots : CCI gift voucher worth 100 euros + 4 tickets for the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters 2026 BNP PARIBAS + 4 Burger King Menus

Prize awarded by : Anne MAURAND-VALET (Director of IUT, AU), Nicolas FREME (BNP Branch Manager) and Jeanne BENEZRA (sponsor of the 6th AU).^ème edition of the 24h for Entrepreneurship)