Check Your Eligibility
Check each point below before you register. If your team meets all of them, you can apply.
Student Status
Multi-Disciplinary Teams
Team Formation
- Teams may include 1–5 students from the same institution.
- Each team must have a faculty/academic mentor from the same institution.
- Each team must appoint a team leader for coordination, communication and submissions.
Team Registration
Teams must complete the online registration process, including submitting all required documentation and agreeing to the competition rules and guidelines.
Project Concept and Solution
All submissions must be student-led, original in execution for this Challenge cycle, and developed specifically for the Race to Zero Challenge submission. Teams may build on existing ideas or previously developed academic/competition projects, provided they are significantly enhanced, refined, or adapted for this challenge.
Judging Criteria
Prototypes will be evaluated based on innovation, feasibility, impact on sustainable energy, scalability, and presentation quality.
Mentor and Team Leader
- A faculty or academic mentor from your institution guides the team throughout.
- A team leader handles coordination, communication and submissions.
Commitment
Teams take part in every phase, including progress updates, the final exhibition and the on-stage presentation. Not meeting the requirements, eligibility criteria or submission guidelines may lead to disqualification at any stage.
How The Challenge Works?
Judging Criteria
The jury scores your prototype and presentation on ten criteria, grouped here by what they measure. Open a criterion to see what the jury looks for.
Innovation and Creativity
Assess the originality and inventiveness of the project. How novel is the solution compared to existing technologies or methods?
Technical Feasibility and Robustness
Evaluate the technical soundness of the prototype. How well does the project demonstrate engineering principles and reliability?
Impact on Sustainability and Environment
Measure the project's potential to enhance sustainability and reduce environmental impact. Does it contribute significantly to clean energy and sustainability goals?
Scalability and Replicability
Determine the potential for the project to be scaled up or replicated in other settings. Is the solution adaptable to different urban environments?
Cost-Effectiveness and Affordability
Assess the economic viability of the project. Are the initial costs reasonable, and does the project offer long-term cost savings?
User-Friendliness and Accessibility
Consider the ease of use and accessibility for the target population. Is the solution user-friendly and inclusive?
Implementation and Testing Quality
Evaluate the quality of prototype development and the rigor of testing. Were results reliable, and was the implementation process well-documented?
Community Engagement and Social Impact
Assess the level of community involvement and the project's potential social benefits. Does the project address the needs of the community effectively?
Presentation and Communication
Measure the clarity, organization, and professionalism of the project presentation. Were visual aids, documentation, and communication effective?
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Evaluate the integration of knowledge and skills from multiple disciplines. Was the project developed through effective teamwork across different fields?
