Chimie Verte Academy - 1st summer school Green Catalysis - Poitiers
1st Summer School on Green Catalysis – Poitiers
July 6–8, 2026
The Chimie Verte Academy is organizing its first Summer School dedicated to green catalysis and sustainable catalytic processes.
This intensive program is designed for master’s students, PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, early-career scientists, and engineers who wish to deepen their knowledge of modern catalysis. The school offers both fundamental and applied perspectives, covering:
- Metal catalysis
- Acid–base catalysis
- Bifunctional catalysis
- Modern activation methods: electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, sonocatalysis, plasma, microwave-assisted catalysis, and mechanochemical activation
The program combines academic lectures, case studies, industry and laboratory visits, poster sessions, and a roundtable with industrial partners, fostering scientific exchange and international networking.
Special Event
🏆 The 2026 French National Final of the BISC-E Challenge will take place during the Summer School.
The Bio-based Innovation Student Challenge Europe (BISC-E) is a European innovation competition focused on bioeconomy-driven and sustainable solutions developed by student teams.
Hosting the French national final in Poitiers provides participants with a unique opportunity to engage with an ecosystem dedicated to green chemistry and sustainable innovation.
Practical Information
📍 Poitiers, France
🗓️ Arrival : on Sunday, July 5. Courses run from Monday, July 6 to Wednesday, July 8.
🎓 Target audience: Master’s students, PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, early-career scientists, and engineers
📝 Application deadline: May 31, 2026
💶 Registration fees: €300* (PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers) – €350* (faculty members and researchers). Registration is free for students enrolled in one of the Green Chemistry Academy Master’s programmes. Fees include accommodation, meals, and on-site activities. Train travel to Poitiers is not included.
*Fees are subject to approval by the Board of Directors on March 6, 2026
👉 Download the programme in PDF format
Why attend ?
- Gain a comprehensive overview of modern green catalysis
- Learn how to evaluate catalytic strategies using green chemistry metrics
- Interact with both academic and industrial experts
- Develop practical skills through real case studies
- Expand your international scientific network
Contact us
For any questions regarding the event, registration, or the programme, please do not hesitate to contact us by email.
You can write to us at the following address: greenchem2026@sciencesconf.org
