About the competition
Energy Mentors, along with Founding Sponsors EY, Aspen Technology, and Chart Industries, Inc., and Software Sponsor MathWorks, invites college students globally to join the "Power the Community" design competition.
Your task: Design the energy infrastructure for a community of 2,000 families, each supported by the combined salaries of a nurse and a schoolteacher. Your design must be affordable, reliable, and sustainable, aiming to enhance community lives with clean, safe, and efficient energy access.
Submission deadline: April 15, 2026. That gives you ample time to brainstorm and refine your solution.
The winning team receives a US$10,000 grand prize and the chance to showcase their design to industry experts. The total prize pool is US$31,000, rewarding the best submissions.This competition offers a unique chance to gain valuable skills, collaborate with peers, and create a positive impact in your community. Don't miss out on this challenge to shape a brighter future. Good luck!
Your task: Design the energy infrastructure for a community of 2,000 families, each supported by the combined salaries of a nurse and a schoolteacher. Your design must be affordable, reliable, and sustainable, aiming to enhance community lives with clean, safe, and efficient energy access.
Submission deadline: April 15, 2026. That gives you ample time to brainstorm and refine your solution.
The winning team receives a US$10,000 grand prize and the chance to showcase their design to industry experts. The total prize pool is US$31,000, rewarding the best submissions.This competition offers a unique chance to gain valuable skills, collaborate with peers, and create a positive impact in your community. Don't miss out on this challenge to shape a brighter future. Good luck!
Prize
Cash
$10000 for winning team, distinguish designs share a prize pool of $21000
Deadline
March 15, 2026
3 months ago
Eligibility
Open to everyone
Open worldwide unless noted.