Go Green in the City 2019

Bring your green ideas to life! #WhatsYourBoldIdea

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The competition is now closed for project submissions! The selected teams will be announced from June 18.
You can start registering for Go Green 2020 edition!
 
 
The selected teams from Regional Semi-Finals have been announced.
 
 
 
 
 

OUR FINALISTS  

 
 
 
APAC Winner:
Anna Gabriella Ozaeta and Yumi Briones from Ateneo De Manila University in Philippines
Greater India Winner:
Nimisha Varma and Naveen Suman from Rajasthan Technical University in India
 Europe Winner:
Adrienne Roser and Rachel Ramage from University of Leeds in UK
 Greater China Winner:
Tiancheng Wang and Xingyi Fan from the The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in Hong Kong
 Women in Energy Winner:
Romina Belén Puglisi and Alejandra Carrillo Di Giacomo from La Salle Ramon Llull university in Spain
 South America Winner:
Lucas Pacheco Heringer Batista and Mirian Maia both from Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto in Brazil
 North America Winner:
Ayushi Sinha and Noah Schochet from Princeton University in USA
 Middle East and Africa Winner:
Fidam Abdullayeva and Hossam Ahmed from Middle East Technical University in Turkey
The Challenge

 

Schneider Electric is leading the Digital Transformation in Energy Management and Automation. We are always on the lookout for bold ideas that can shape the future of our industries and our company. 

The Go Green in the City challenge is now entering its 9th year running and our 2019 edition is going to be even bigger, better and bolder! We are looking for students like you from around the world who are willing to put their skills and ideas to the test.

 

Win the trip of a lifetime to Schneider Electric's Global Innovation Summit in Barcelona!

 


 

Solve one of our four real-life case challenges within energy management or submit your bold idea for efficient energy management in a city environment.

 

So #WhatsYourBoldIdea?


CHOOSE FROM 4 CATEGORIES

And share your bold idea with us!

Sustainability &
Access to Energy
 

Digitize our business and enable access to energy or sustainable developments.
 

Buildings
of the Future
 

Can buildings be smarter, more sustainable and incorporate new technologies?
 

Plants
of the Future
 

Apply IoT, AI, Machine Learning and more to the industries of the present or future.
 

Grids
of the Future
 

Imagine the future of energy management and distribution!
 
 

 

GLOBAL TIMELINE 

 

Be Bold! Sign up to the Challenge! 

 

ELIGIBILITY 

Go Green in the City 2019 is open to two-member teams from anywhere in the world.

Here are the 3 most important criteria that participants must meet:

Find out more on the "How it Works" tab. 

 



Be a Bachelor's or Master's student

At least 2nd year
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Team members must be studying in the same Regions 

For the whole duration of the competition, more info in the FAQs tab.
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At least one team member must be a woman 

In line with our Diversity & Inclusion philosophy.

WHAT COULD YOU WIN?

The winning team will win the chance to work with Schneider Electric, and an all-inclusive international trip to two cities of their choice (where Schneider Electric has offices).

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

&

An invitation to interview for Schneider Electric's Internship Program.

Participants will receive mentorship from Schneider Electric experts to polish their proposals and make it to the Grand Finale!

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.

TAKE PART IN ONE OF THE BIGGEST GLOBAL BUSINESS CHALLENGES TODAY!

More than 80,000 students from 180 countries have participated in the Go Green in the City challenge over the last 8 years - now, it is your turn!
 
In a team of two, present your idea to Schneider Electric. Make it to the finals in Spain and you could win the grand prize of a lifetime!
 
Sign up and take the challenge today!



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