Ideas in Motion. Impact in Action.
Race to Zero Challenge is a high-impact youth innovation challenge where undergraduate students develop and present solutions that accelerate the energy transition toward a net- zero future. Participants work in teams to design practical, scalable ideas addressing real-world decarbonisation challenges across the energy sector.
The programme features a project showcase of shortlisted teams, live pitch presentations before industry experts and judges, and culminates in an Awarding Ceremony recognising the most impactful and innovative solutions driving progress toward net zero.
Race to Zero Challenge Features
Project Showcase
Pitch Presentation
Awarding Ceremony
Race to Zero Challenge Categories
Clean Energy and Low Carbon Solutions
- Renewable energy solutions
- Carbon reduction and efficiency ideas
- Cleaner industrial processes
- Practical decarbonisation innovations
Digital Energy and Smart Technologies
- AI and smart energy systems
- Data-driven solutions for efficiency
- Smart grids and monitoring tools
- Digital innovations for energy optimisation
Future Fuels and Energy Transition Pathways
Develop ideas that support the shift toward new and cleaner energy sources for the future.
- Hydrogen and alternative fuels
- Bioenergy and emerging fuels
- Carbon capture concepts
- Transition pathways to cleaner energy systems
Circular Economy and Sustainable Resources
Design solutions that reduce waste and make better use of resources in energy and industry systems.
- Recycling and reuse innovations
- Waste-to-value solutions
- Water and resource efficiency
- Sustainable production and supply ideas
