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Ísis Valentin
17 Y/O•Gravataí, Brazil•Other

Ísis Valentin

Central & South America Regional Winner of The Earth Prize 2026 — the world's largest environmental competition for students aged 13–19 ($100,000 prize pool); selected from 6,095 entries across 160+ countries.

What they built

HADA – biodegradable wound bandages made from natural aloe and chamomile, designed to replace conventional single-use plastic-based medical bandages. Addresses both healthcare plastic waste and skin recovery outcomes, with plant-based healing properties built into the material itself.

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The F18 Thesis

Verified track record

  • Earth Prize 2026 Central & South America Regional Winner — $12,500 prize, selected from 6,095 global entries
  • Featured by The Earth Foundation on LinkedIn (official press release, May 2026)
  • Covered by Brazilian media including ACIGRA and regional news outlets
  • Team recognised by Colegio Sinodal do Prado school
  • Earth Prize 2026 Central & South America Regional Winner (May 17, 2026) — selected from 6,095 global entries. Coverage: The Earth Foundation press release, LinkedIn, Brazilian media (Instagram, YouTube). Team: Ísis Valentin and Bernardo Mattos Renner, students from Gravataí, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Source (source)
Updated July 8, 2026