HRUC National Innovation Challenge (NIC) category winner Valentina Vicario shares her inspiring journey in the webinar below, reflecting on how the competition helped transform her idea into real-world impact.

In this webinar, Valentina discusses:

  • Her top tips for succeeding in the National Innovation Challenge
  • Her journey from visual artist to engineer while studying at West London Institute of Technology
  • Her visit to MIT in the USA
  • The development of her award-winning prototype

Watch the webinar to hear first-hand how the Challenge can open doors and where your ideas could take you.

Enter the National Innovation Challenge 2026 today

Entries close Friday 13 March 2026.