Are you a chemical or process engineering student eager to tackle real-world challenges with cutting-edge industrial AI?
AVEVA’s Global Academic Competition invites students from around the world to tackle real-world challenges through the power of AI, process simulation, and cloud-based data tools. Put your skills to the test for a chance to collaborate with industry mentors, gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge digital solutions, and make a tangible impact on the future of process engineering.
This year’s challenge centers on building a digital twin of an industrial process, showcasing your ability to connect advanced digital tools with real-world engineering. Through open model design and modern software architecture, participants will explore how AI is revolutionizing process industries and solving complex challenges. You’ll learn how to harness cloud-based data storage and visualization to design innovative, efficient, and intelligent solutions that reflect the industries of tomorrow.
What we are offering:
- 1st prize – $3,000 or the opportunity to take an internship with AVEVA
- Runner Up – $1,000
Registration open: November 2 to December 31, 2025
Contest dates: January 5 to February 25, 2026
Winner announcement: March 18, 2026
If you are pursuing a different engineering discipline and would like to join the competition, prior approval is required. Please contact us for acceptance at academic.program [at] aveva [dot] com.