ALUMIL as a Challenge Owner in the IFS Awards by RCM 2026
We are glad to participate as a Challenge Owner in the IFS Awards by RCM 2026, an open innovation initiative by the One Stop Liaison Office of the Region of Central Macedonia, aiming to connect research and innovation with the market and industry.
As part of the competition, 12 organizations and companies from the region are introducing 16 real challenges to the innovation ecosystem. As ALUMIL, we actively participate by submitting two challenges focused on the development of simple and affordable automation tools for small window manufacturers, as well as innovative flood protection solutions for residential and B2B applications.
The open call is addressed to start-ups, spin-offs, research teams, small and medium-sized enterprises, individuals, and groups of individuals that can propose original and feasible solutions. The teams that qualify will have the opportunity to participate in a bootcamp, collaborate with the Challenge Owners during the Validation Stage, and compete for cash prizes totaling €35,000.
Extensive information concerning the competition and the challenges is available here. The application submission deadline is Friday, July 10, 2026.
