Fresh graduates of ESILV: Take on the challenge of the GRADIENT 2026 competition
ESILV students and fresh graduates: take on the challenge!
The Gradient Competition is a new national French competition in computer science, algorithmics, and programming, organized by Prologin in partnership with Mistral AI. It offers you a unique opportunity to put your skills to the test, measure yourself against others, and get noticed by key players in the tech industry.
The competition takes place in three stages:
1. Regional Qualifiers: June 20 through July 12—a half-day of algorithmic and programming challenges in several French cities at the campus of your choice.
2. Finalist Selection: July 2026—the top 100 candidates are selected for the finals.
3. National Finals in Paris: the week of August 24, 2026, at Kermlin-Bicêtre in Paris—a 36-hour marathon during which participants develop an AI for a game designed specifically for the event.
Get a sense of the exercises and train yourself
Rewards include:
• Cash prizes for the top 3
• Guaranteed interviews with Mistral for the top 30 in the rankings
• Visibility among tech recruiters, thanks to finalist status
• Internship and first-job opportunities through partner companies
How to participate?
1/ Register at: https://gradient.prologin.org/
2/ After that, you will receive a link where you will need to provide the following information:
- Your school
- Your status (Alumni for 1 or 2 years / student)
- Your proof of enrollment or diploma
- Your resume
3/ You will then choose the test center where you’d like to take the half-day exam on algorithm or programming exercises between June 20 and July 12
Whether you’re currently employed or looking for an internship or a job, participating in this competition is a unique experience that you can highlight on your resume and in your interviews.
We’re counting on you to give it a try!
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