Are you ready to make a real impact on the world? The EcoTech Emerge 2024 Challenge is your chance to share innovative ideas that drive the global industry towards a sustainable, net-zero future.
Why You Should Join
Imagine winning cash prizes and potential job opportunities—all while helping the world transition to a greener tomorrow. If you’re a technical or business student with a passion for change, this is your moment to shine!
The Challenge
At AVEVA, we believe the journey to Net Zero isn’t just necessary—it’s urgent. But the path is complex, and industries need bold, transformative solutions to accelerate their progress. We’re calling on you to think big 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.
Choose from 4 Categories
EcoTech AI
EcoTech AI – The industrial data lifecycle is packed with both structured and unstructured information, from time series data and documents to 3D models of assets. This rich dataset offers endless possibilities for AI-driven solutions to enhance sustainability and efficiency. Whether through Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, or Large Language Models, AI can transform how industries operate.
For Example AI can:
- Predict power generation for a solar farm by using weather data.
- Spot issues in real-time from factory camera feeds.
- Detect anomalies in exhaust plumes.
- Generate optimized plant designs based on production parameters.
The potential is vast—AI can revolutionize industry operations for a greener future.
EcoTech EDGE
EcoTech Edge – As industries digitalize, the addition of IoT sensors and data collection tools allows real-time monitoring of industrial assets. With increased onboard compute power and connectivity, Edge devices offer exciting opportunities to boost sustainability.
For examples Edge devices can:
- Detect and reduce carbon emissions.
- Monitor human behaviours impacting sustainability
- Ensure workforce safety.
- Detect anomalies in plant environments.
These advancements in real-time data capture can drive significant improvements in sustainable industrial operations.
EcoTech Viz
EcoTech Viz – With petabytes of data at their disposal, designers and operators of large industrial assets often struggle to make sense of it all. Advances in visualization and Human-Computer Interfaces offer exciting opportunities to create intuitive user experiences that enhance sustainability.
For example visualisation tools can:
- Quickly detect unforeseen problems.
- Highlight anomalies and long term trends.
- Enable collaborative teamwork.
These innovations can empower engineering and operational teams to work more sustainably and efficiently.
EcoTech Beyond
EcoTech Beyond: Industries face enormous challenges, and the solutions go beyond just AI, Edge tech, or Visualization. Software can drive carbon savings, accelerate decarbonization, support circularity, optimize material selection, advance the energy transition, and educate industry professionals.
For example:
- Manage data from autonomous robots or drones.
- Use remote applications for overseeing processes and people on large sites.
- Explore how Blockchain, Cloud, Quantum, Reality Capture, Haptics and other emerging technologies can accelerate the path to net zero
These innovations can play a crucial role in transforming industries toward a sustainable future.
Challenge Steps
Challenge Steps: Your Path to Winning the EcoTech Emerge 2024 Challenge
The challenge is a straightforward 5-step process, taking you from concept to competition, with the chance to win big and make a difference!
Evaluation Criteria: Sustainability impact, understanding user needs, solution innovation, technical and commercial feasibility.
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
Our 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!
Your chance to win
- 1st The First Placed team will win: Cash Prize of £10,000!
- 2nd The Second Placed team will win: Cash Prize of £7,500!
- 3rd The Third Placed team will win: Cash Prize of £5,000!
Challenge Steps
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
