Hutchinson to launch 'innovation challenge' for students

Chalette-sur-Loing, France – Hutchinson SA is bringing 150 students from various schools and universities together for a challenge at its 507 Fab House headquarters, 100km south of Paris, on 15-16 Sept.

The parts manufacturing group announced 30 June that the students will be given 24 hours to develop innovative solutions in response to 15 concrete issues proposed by Hutchinson and its partner businesses.

Students will be coached by professionals with creativity, digital, technical and other areas of expertise.

Participants will then give a three-minute presentation of their results to a panel the following day.

The best teams will be selected and receive the ‘24H of Innovation’ awards.