2025
Until May 31, students from all over the country will be able to submit their final undergraduate, master’s or doctoral theses in a new call that recognizes Argentine talent and innovation with real impact.
Bariloche, April 2025 – INVAP, a leading Argentine company in the development of advanced technology worldwide, launches the third edition of the National Contest “Best Engineering Theses”, an initiative that rewards academic excellence and the transforming potential of innovative ideas.
Since its creation, the event has been consolidated as a meeting point between engineering and the concrete needs of society. In the two previous editions, 277 theses from 16 provinces were presented, reflecting the federal scope of the call and the diversity of approaches in professional training.
This year, INVAP invites Argentine and foreign students from public and private universities, whose theses have been approved between 2024 and May 2025. The selected projects will be awarded in September, during a ceremony at the company’s headquarters in San Carlos de Bariloche.
“This third edition ratifies our purpose of transforming reality through technology. We want to celebrate the proposals that are born in our universities, capable of improving people’s quality of life and contributing to the country’s development,” INVAP’s authorities point out.
A jury of excellence
The works will be evaluated by a jury of professionals with extensive experience in different branches of engineering, physics, energy and the technology industry, who will contribute their expertise to select the projects with the greatest value and potential impact.
The jury for this edition is made up of:
- Guillermo Benito – Chairman of the Jury. Nuclear Engineer, INVAP’s space expert, with almost 40 years of experience in the company.
- Diana Balaguer – Chemical Engineer and Director of proposals at Techint Engineering and Construction.
- Roberto Hernández – Geologist and Petroleum Engineer, international Consultant and President of LA.TE.ANDES.
- Daniel Saccone – Doctor of Physics, manager at Y-TEC, professor at UBA and researcher at CONICET.
- Roxana Cocco – Doctor of Materials Science and Technology, Senior Engineer at INVAP.
- Verónica Garea – Nuclear Engineer, Doctor of Engineering Physics, specialist in technological safety.
- Eduardo Nassif – Doctor of Physics, advisor at INVAP and expert in radiological monitoring.
- Ana Caumo – Electronic Engineer, project manager of INVAP’s Space area.
- José Relloso – Nuclear Engineer, CTO of INVAP’s Space Area and university professor.
The “Best Engineering Theses” Contest continues to reaffirm INVAP’s commitment to knowledge, applied innovation and the construction of a technological future with a federal and sovereign vision.
When. The reception of works will be extended until May 31, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
For whom. The call is open to Argentine and foreign students and graduates, from public or private universities, whose undergraduate’s, master’s or doctoral thesis has been approved between 2024 and May 2025.
Which university careers participate. Nuclear, mechanical, electronic, telecommunications, electromechanical, materials, chemical, aerospace, mechatronics, aeronautical, industrial and computer engineering careers from all over the country. The only condition is that they are engineering works with a real application to solve a problem or to build a future that improves the quality of life of people.
What are the requirements for the theses? The theses must answer a question that tends to solve a technological, social, environmental, production, manufacturing, logistics or any other problem associated with the practice of engineering. Theoretical or computational papers without application will not be considered.
Awards. The awards for each category include an economic compensation equivalent to 5 (five) monthly internal Conicet (Bariloche) doctoral scholarships for the winning doctoral theses. Meanwhile, 3 (three) units correspond to the master’s degree and 2 (two) units to the undergraduate’s degree. A Special Mention Founders of INVAP will also be awarded for recognized theses with a creative and interdisciplinary approach.
How to participate. To participate, theses must be approved by the educational institution to which the students belong, and must be submitted by the Engineering University, Institute or Department, or by the Thesis Directors.
Important dates. The call for applications is open from March 1 until May 31, 2025. The jury will evaluate the works between June and July. The winners will be announced in July and the awards will be presented in September, the 49th anniversary of INVAP.
For further information and inquiries: https://www.invap.com.ar/concursotesis
