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Main Topics
Topic 1
Future Materials
Low-carbon raw materials substitution in the chemical and chemical engineering industry; bio-manufacturing raw materials, bio-based materials, biodegradable materials, biomedical materials; high-performance carbon fiber and other special fiber materials, lightweight materials, biomimetic functional materials, adaptive elastomeric fiber materials, materials for robotic joint modules, special composite materials and silicon-based chip materials toward low-altitude economy, new energy and embodied AI sectors; electronic chemicals for integrated circuits, advanced semiconductor materials (such as silicon carbide and gallium nitride), high-temperature superconducting materials, solid-state battery materials, advanced optical materials, superhard materials and other frontier materials; high-purity reagents, new functional coatings, high-performance synthetic resins, high-end membrane materials, high-performance rubber materials, high-performance engineering plastics, 3D printing materials, circular materials and other eco-friendly materials; AI+ materials, AI+ R&D and manufacturing application scenarios, etc.
Topic 2
Future Energy
R&D and application of clean energies such as hydrogen energy, solar energy, wind energy, biomass energy and marine energy; innovative solutions including Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and other low-carbon transportation fuels; disruptive processes and technologies of high-efficiency new energy storage (including diversified power conversion and chemical storage for new energy); new battery technologies and applications; controlled nuclear fusion technologies and applications; innovative solutions across the entire hydrogen value chain, including hydrogen production, storage, transportation, refueling and utilization.
Topic 3
Future Environment
Reuse and carbon reduction treatment of industrial, agricultural and household waste containing carbon as energy/resource; water pollution treatment and reuse, soil remediation; integrated solutions for monitoring, separation and disposal of emerging pollutants; carbon capture, utilization and sequestration (CCUS); energy conservation and consumption reduction renovation and smart management of energy and its utilization system; process optimization, AI and intelligent equipment applications, and other advanced technologies in energy conservation and carbon reduction; carbon emission inspection & verification and carbon footprint management.
Designated Topics
Based on the main topics, applicants can also participate in the designated topics given by some famous large companies below:
- Development of High-Performance and Environmentally Friendly 3D Printing Support Materials (Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical)
- Development and Application of High-Performance Lightweight Composite Materials (Huayi Group)
- Bio-Based and Biosynthesized Feedstock Solutions for Reducing the Carbon Footprint of High-Performance Polymers (Arkema)
- Applications and Innovations of New Processes and New Energy Technologies in Traditional Energy-Intensive Industries (Longwater Investment)
- Innovative Conversion of Green Carbon Sources and Next-Generation Sustainable Syngas Production Technologies (Sasol)
- Resource Recycling Applications (SUEZ)
- Next-Generation Innovative Ingredients for Medical Aesthetics and/or Skincare Applications (Evonik)
- Non-Virgin Fossil Pathways for Packaging Plastics (L’Oréal)
- Green Ammonia &Cosmetic-Grade Conversion (L’Oréal)
- Mineral Oils from Innovative Feedstocks (L’Oréal)
- Development of Adaptive Elastomeric Fiber Materials (ANTA)
- Development of Biomimetic Structural Designs and Advanced Materials (ANTA)
- Innovative Gas Purification Materials (Air Liquide)
- New liquified gas electrolyte (Air Liquide)
- Development of Protective and Functional Coatings (Henkel)
- Advanced Functional Material Solutions for Emerging Electronic Devices (Henkel)
- Thermal Management Solutions (Henkel)
- Liquid and Air Filtration Solutions for New Energy Vehicle Applications (MANN+HUMMEL)
- Applications and Practices of Chemical Industry Data Fabric and Contextualization Platforms (Emerson)
- Industrial AI-Driven Asset Management Solutions for Predictive Maintenance (Emerson)
- “Water-Energy-Carbon” Management and Collaborative Optimization Solutions for Chemical Parks (Emerson)
- Lightweight Material Solutions for Humanoid Robots (Syensqo)
- Industrial Big Data Platforms for the Future of Artificial Intelligence (Covestro)
- Development of Green Warm-Mix Asphalt Technology and Evaluation of Its Road Performance (LANXESS)
- End-to-End Innovative Solutions for Localized Green Fuel Production in Shanghai Chemical Industry Park (Green Methanol / Green Ammonia / SAF, etc.) (Vopak)
- Key Technologies for Electrochemical Formic Acid Synthesis and Green Oxygen Co-Production Using Flue Gas CO₂ (CATL)
- Oxygen Electrode and System Design of High-Safety Long-Cycle Rechargeable Iron-Air Batteries (CATL)
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Timeline
This contest includes 5 stages of Launching and Application, Selection, Mentoring, Finals and accelerated transformation.
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Launching and Application (June 18th – August 31st)
The Contest will be promoted to interested parties and participants by multiple ways through organizers, co-organizers, partners etc.
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Selection (September 1st – November 6th)
Multiple rounds of online selection will be conducted by experts from industry, academia and capital. Participants for Finals will be selected. -
Mentoring (before the Finals)
Organization Committee will invite experienced experts to mentor Finals participants.
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Finals (Late November)
Experts from industry, capital, university and scientific institute will select winners in Shanghai Chemical Industry Park. -
Accelerated transformation stage (after the Finals)
One-week in-depth incubation training on outstanding teams will be conducted in terms of innovative thinking, client authentication, product/service design, etc. Help will be offered for constructing sustainable and scalable business model, impact assessment, roadshow, investment matchmaking etc. Experts and mentors will be invited based on the fields of winning teams.
Prize
- Certificate and bonus
2. Investment & Financing Opportunities
(1) The winning projects will have the opportunity to benefit from the supportive policies of Shanghai Chemical Industry Park (SCIP) for the transformation of innovative achievements.
(2) The winning projects will have the chance to receive financial aid from the “”Eagle Plan”” Foundation.
(3) The winning projects will have the opportunity to be recommended by the Science and Technology Financial Centre of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) Shanghai Branch to ICBC Investment and Co-investment Fund.
3. Incubation & Industrialization Support
(1) The organizing committee will arrange immersion business visits with representatives from leading global companies to accelerate the incubation of winning teams and facilitate investor matchmaking.
(2) The winning projects will have the chance to communicate with industry experts for industrial docking, application landing, and market development.
(3) Outstanding winning teams will have the opportunity to obtain free workstations at the Shanghai International Chemical & New Materials Innovation Centre in Shanghai Chemical Industry Park and enjoy corresponding support policies for R&D, small pilot, pilot testing, and other activities (as referenced in the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park Implementation Measures of Special Support for Facilitating High-quality Industrial Development).
APPLY NOW
By August 31st, 2026
Note: individuals or team without any registered company should choose “Innovation Group” for application, and registered companies should choose “Entrepreneurship Group” for application.