HPCL New Generation Ideation Contest 2023 – In the pursuit of fostering innovation and tapping into the ingenious minds of India’s youth, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) proudly presents the New Generation Ideation Contest 2023 (NGIC). This contest is a rallying call for undergraduate and postgraduate students to unleash their creativity and contribute groundbreaking ideas in six key themes.
HPCL New Generation Ideation Contest 2023 :
Organization: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
Contest Name: New Generation Ideation Contest 2023 (NGIC)
Applicable For: Graduate & Post Graduate Students
Applicable States/UTs: All Over India
Last Date: 31st October 2023
Website: HPCL NGIC 2023
Who Should Participate?
This contest invites active participation from:
- Undergraduate students
- Postgraduate students
- Research scholars from various institutes, universities, and colleges
Individuals passionate about innovation and hailing from every corner of India are encouraged to participate.
How To Submit Ideas
Participation is a straightforward process:
- Submission Deadline: Ideas must be submitted on or before 31st October 2023.
- Write-up Limit: The write-up on the idea should not exceed 1000 words.
- Multiple Submissions: Participants can submit multiple entries through multiple submissions.
- Originality Matters: Ensure that the write-up is original, as plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
- Evaluation Criteria: Ideas will be evaluated based on Novelty, Applicability, Clarity, Scalability, and Integration Potential.
Shortlisted ideas will qualify for the next round, with details to be disclosed subsequently.
Themes of NGIC 2023
1. Circular Economy
Addressing global concerns such as pollution, resource scarcity, and climate change, the circular economy theme welcomes ideas in:
- E-waste and Plastic waste management
- Refining spent catalyst utilization
- Biomass utilization for fuels and chemicals (emphasis on lignin conversion)
- Waste Water Treatment and Recycling Technologies
- Bio-degradation of plastics
- Enhancers for higher protein secretion by mycelial fungi, yeast cells
2. Digitalization
Reflecting the transformative impact of digitalization on science, ideas are sought in:
- Digital twin for process optimization in Refinery
- Advanced Corrosion Monitoring Devices
- AI-based process intensification
- 3D Printing of Catalyst Materials
- AI in energy transition
- Machine Learning for New Material Development
3. Hydrogen
Amidst the growing momentum of hydrogen, ideas are invited in core themes like:
- H2 fuel cell
- Hydrogen carriers
- Green Hydrogen
- Design improvements for Hydrogen-based engines
4. CO2 Capture & Conversion
Addressing the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions, ideas are encouraged in:
- Conversion of CO2 to ethanol
- Membrane development for CO2 separation
- Conversion of CO2 to fuels and Chemicals
5. Petroleum Refining
Recognizing the pivotal role of petroleum and petrochemicals, ideas are welcomed in:
- Process Intensification in Refining industry
- Re-refining of used lubricating oil
- Novel strategies/chemicals for CO2 and H2S absorption
- Advanced Materials and Catalyst for Petroleum Refining
6. Advanced Functional Materials
In the interdisciplinary field of advanced functional materials and interfaces, ideas are sought in:
- Polyolefin composite materials for adhesives, self-reinforced polymer, and thermal conductive plastics; Polymeric Resins
- Battery Materials and Supercapacitors
Prizes
Outstanding ideas will be recognized under two categories:
A) Open Category
B) Undergraduate Category
- 1st Prize: ₹1,00,000
- 2nd Prize: ₹50,000
- 3rd Prize: ₹25,000
Seize the opportunity to shape the future of innovation and contribute to India’s energy landscape. Submit your groundbreaking ideas to the HPCL New Generation Ideation Contest 2023 and be a catalyst for change!
