Université Côte d’Azur, the big winner of the Choiseul Sud 2026 rankings!
- Alumni
- Knowledge transfer - Industry
on the November 3, 2026
Thirteen graduates of Université Côte d’Azur are among the 100 young business leaders honored in the 7th edition of the Choiseul Sud rankings. This recognition highlights their career paths and their contribution to the economic vitality of the South Region—Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur.
13 alumni among tomorrow’s economic leaders
Unveiled by the Choiseul Institute, the Choiseul Sud 2026 rankings highlight 100 women and men under the age of 40 who are contributing to the development and transformation of the regional economy.
This year, Université Côte d’Azur stands out with 13 graduates featured in the ranking, placing it at the top among the universities represented in this edition.
This is a wonderful recognition that illustrates the diversity of career paths and areas of expertise represented within our alumni network.
From entrepreneurship and innovation to industry, new technologies, and executive leadership, these alumni work across a wide range of sectors and, each in their own way, contribute to the development and influence of our region.
Université Côte d’Azur extends its congratulations to:
- Justine Lipuma, Graduate of the EUR School of Life and Health Sciences
- Pierre IPPOLITO, Graduate of the IUT Nice Côte d’Azur
- José AMMENDOLA, Graduate of the EUR in Fundamental Sciences and Engineering
- Jean-Charles CHEMIN, Graduate of the EUR Digital Systems for Humans and Fundamental Sciences and Engineering
- Julien Choukroun, Graduate of the EUR in Digital Systems for Humans and Polytech Nice Sophia
- Clémence Renaudi, Graduate of the IUT Nice Côte d'Azur
- Céline Lacroix, Graduate of the IUT Nice Côte d’Azur
- Charlotte Dupont, Graduate of the National Higher Institute for Teaching and Education (INSPE)
- Kévin Maingourd, Graduate of the EUR Arts and Humanities
- Florence Bouzin, Graduate of the Faculty of Law and Political Science
- Laurent Lachkar, Graduate of the IUT Nice Côte d'Azur
- Bastien VERGONI, Graduate of the EUR School of Life and Health Sciences
- Melpomeni Dimopoulou, Graduate of the EUR School of Digital Systems for Humans
An honor that reflects the influence of Université Côte d’Azur
Beyond individual achievements, this strong representation in the Choiseul Sud 2026 rankings highlights the talent emerging from Université Côte d’Azur’s various degree programs.
Their career paths demonstrate the diversity of opportunities offered by university programs and the role our graduates play in the regional economy.
For the UniCA Alumni network, this recognition is also an opportunity to highlight the journeys of those who, after completing their studies, help drive the regional economy, develop innovative projects, and support the transformation of our region.
Congratulations to our 13 alumni on this honor—a source of pride for the entire Université Côte d’Azur community!
