EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed
To be eligible for the challenge, an applicant must -
- Be a bachelor's (at least second year) or master's student
- Be studying Engineering, Business, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or other Sciences
- Have proficiency in the English language.
- Apply exclusively in teams of two, of which at least one team member is female
(Note: Both the teammates should be studying in the same region for the duration of the competition)
Benefits
- Grand Prize: The winning team will win job offers from Schneider Electric, and an all-inclusive international trip to two cities of their choice (where Schneider Electric has offices)
- Global Finalists: The Top 8 teams will be invited on a fully sponsored trip to the Schneider Electric Global Innovation Summit in Barcelona to pitch for the Grand Prize, and receive an invitation to interview for Schneider Electric's Internship Program
- Regional Finalists: Participants will receive mentorship from Schneider Electric experts to polish their proposals and make it to the Grand Finale!
- Women in Energy Award: One all-female team from the semi-finals will win the Women in Energy Award, securing a place in the finals and cash prize of USD $1,000
How can you apply?
Eligible candidates can apply for the challenge through following steps:
Step 1: Go to the challenge website and click on 'Participate'
Step 2: Fill in your details and create an account
Step 3: Find a teammate through the platform or team up with any friend
Step 4: Choose a competition category to work on with your teammate
Step 5: Submit your case when you are ready
Important Dates
Application Phase: 2 January 2019 - 25 May 2019
Regional Semi-Finals: 27 May 2019 - 14 June 2019
Mentoring & Regional Finals: 19 June 2019 - 23 August 2019
Preparation Phase: 29 August 2019 to 28 September 2019
Grand Finale: 1 October 2019 - 5 October 2019
Selection Criteria
SELECTION PROCESS:
Stage 1: Regional Semi-finals - Online selection of up to 70 teams (10 - 15 teams chosen per Region) by Schneider Electric regional juries based on the following criteria: innovativeness, feasibility, presentation quality and sustainable impact.
Stage 2: Mentoring Phase - The selected teams will be mentored by Schneider Electric experts via the competition platform
Stage 3: Regional Finals - The juries from Schneider Electric’s offices will be selecting the best project from each region for the Grand Finale in Spain
Stage 4: Grand Finale - Top teams are invited to attend the Schneider Electric Innovation Summit in Barcelona!
Terms and Conditions
Challenge details:
- The applicants need to solve any of the case challenges relating to real life or submit an innovative idea for ensuring efficient energy management in the city environment
- The proposals should be submitted in the form of a PowerPoint Presentation of 10 slides including problem statement, differentiation, operational availability, team profile, etc.
- The four categories for which applicants can submit an idea are: Sustainability & Access to Energy, Buildings of the Future, Plants of the Future, and Grids of the Future.
Important Links
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