BRP Awards Wildfire, Mudslide, and Flood Response Designs in 6th Annual Challenge

Event summary

  • BRP Inc. announced winners of its 6th International Design Challenge on March 20, 2026, in Rovaniemi, Finland.
  • Approximately 70 students from 8 universities participated, designing emergency response vehicles aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
  • First prize went to Valentin Leboucher for a wildfire response vehicle concept, earning a six-month paid internship at BRP's Design & Innovation Center.
  • Second and third prizes were awarded for mudslide and flood response designs, with monetary awards of €3,000 and €1,500 respectively.

The big picture

BRP's International Design Challenge underscores its commitment to fostering innovation in emergency response vehicle design, aligning with broader industry trends toward sustainability and technological advancement. The event strengthens BRP's ties with academic institutions, positioning it as a leader in powersports innovation. With annual sales of CA$7.8 billion, BRP's focus on design and collaboration with global universities highlights its strategic approach to future-proofing its product lines.

What we're watching

Innovation Pipeline
Whether BRP can translate student designs into commercial products, expanding its emergency response vehicle portfolio.
Talent Acquisition
How the internship program will integrate top design talent into BRP's long-term innovation strategy.
Market Expansion
The pace at which BRP can develop and deploy these designs in global emergency response markets.