Applications are now open for the 2024 AVEVA EcoTech Emerge Challenge.
AVEVA is calling on you to think big and bring forward the brightest software ideas that will help industries overcome the challenges they face in achieving Net Zero.
Whether it’s through innovative energy management, smarter resource usage, or any other game-changing approach, your creativity could be the key to unlocking a sustainable future.
The EcoTech Emerge 2024 Challenge is your chance to share innovative ideas that drive the global industry towards a sustainable, net-zero future.
Categories:
- EcoTech AI: EcoTech AI – Green wins from AI
- EcoTech EDGE: EcoTech EGDE – IoT for climate change
- EcoTech Viz: EcoTech Viz – UX for sustainability
- EcoTech Beyond: EcoTech Beyond – Tech for climate change
Eligibility Requirements
To participate in EcoTech Emerge, you must:
- Be a Bachelor’s (at least 2nd year) or Master’s student
- Study Engineering, Business, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics and other Sciences
- Location: worldwide (Team members must be studying in the same Region for the duration of the challenge.)
- Be proficient in English (the Grand Finale pitch will be presented in English.)
Prizes:
- The First Placed team will win: Cash Prize of £10,000!
- The Second Placed team will win: Cash Prize of £7,500!
- The Third Placed team will win: Cash Prize of £5,000!
Application Process:
1# Application Phase
Deadline: November 4th 2024 – Midnight (GMT)
Start by forming your team and registering for the challenge. Upload your CV/resume, create a diverse and talented team, and submit your brilliant, sustainability-focused tech idea. You’ll need around 5 slides to describe your concept and development plan.
2# Shortlisting Phase
Start & end date: 5th November 2024 – 15th November 2024
Sit back and relax while our AVEVA experts review and score all submitted ideas. No action is needed from you during this phase.
3# Mentoring Phase
Deadline date: 2nd December 2024 – Midnight (GMT)
If your team is one of the 20 selected, you’ll be paired with leaders and subject matter experts from AVEVA. They’ll provide technical and commercial guidance to refine your idea.
You’ll need to submit a refined 10-slide presentation and a 1-minute video summarizing your idea and approach.
4# Selection Phase
Start & end date: 3rd December 2024 – 13th December 2024
The expert panel will select the 10 finalists. All you need to do is wait for the exciting news!
5# Final Phase
Deadline Date : Start Feb 2025
The final push begins! You’ll work with your mentors to perfect your presentation and demonstration. The final event will be streamed online, where you’ll present a 10-minute video of your pitch, accompanied by your slides and any demonstration prototypes. Judges will ask questions, deliberate, and announce the three winning teams.
Deliverables: 10-slide presentation, 10-minute pitch video, and any demo prototypes.
Get ready to innovate, compete, and make a lasting impact on the journey to Net Zero!
Final Pitching Day
On final date, finalists will be invited for the chance to pitch your idea virtually to AVEVAs expert judging panel, consists of key decision makers of Company, who will then select the winners of the Student Challenge!
Application Timeline:
Application Phase
2nd September 2024 – 4th November 2024
Shortlisting Phase
5th November 2024 – 15th November 2024
Mentoring Phase
16th November 2024 – 2nd December 2024
Selection Phase
3rd December 2024 – 13th December 2024
Final Phase
14th December – Start Feb 2025
Apply here
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