Announcement of Suez-Designated Topics for the 2023 “SCIP+” Green Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Innovation Competition
The competition specially features enterprise-designated proposition units. Participants can provide project solutions or entrepreneurial practice results based on the innovation needs of enterprises. The designated proposition winning team will have the opportunity to in-depth docking with the proposition company to achieve win-win cooperation. The competition organizing committee will also successively release interpretations of propositions from competition partners to help participants better understand the needs of enterprises and optimize and polish innovative projects.
The “SCIP+” Green Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Innovation Competition, launched in 2019, has become one of the most influential innovation competitions in the industry. Entering its fifth year, the competition will feature the theme “Green·Chemistry for the Future,” focusing on innovation-driven development in three key areas of the chemical industry: future materials, future energy, and future carbon cycles, to promote green growth in the sector.
2023 SCIP Suez Enterprise-Designated Topics
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Hydrogen is one of the important carriers of clean energy and is receiving increasing attention. Hydrogen production technologies based on biomass recycling emphasize the use of sustainable raw materials and serve as significant alternatives to water electrolysis and traditional petrochemical feedstocks. Biohydrogen production utilizes enzyme catalysis under normal temperature and pressure to convert water molecules and organic substrates in biomass into hydrogen, making it highly suitable for low-solid-content feedstocks such as high-concentration organic wastewater, excess sludge, food waste, and cellulose after saccharification.
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Teams capable of providing continuous flow biohydrogen production technology with strong potential for industrial application. There are no strict restrictions on the biomass raw materials used. Dark fermentation techniques are preferred, but synergies between biohydrogen production and other technologies (such as hydrogen/methane co-production or microbial electrolysis cells) are also encouraged to improve hydrogen yield.
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Mature technologies that can utilize green electricity for carbon dioxide capture and water electrolysis, followed by the synthesis of liquid fuels such as methanol. There are no specific requirements regarding the source of captured carbon dioxide, and technologies that can capture carbon dioxide from waste incineration are encouraged.
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The main difference between “solid waste” and “resources” is that the former is a mixture of complex components, so enhanced separation of target substances is required during resource recovery. Balancing the cost of separation processes with the value of recovered materials becomes a key consideration when evaluating a technology.#### Enterprise priorities:High-quality recycling technologies for food-grade PET plastic, as well as companies or teams capable of scaling up industrial production rapidly. There are no restrictions on the type of recycling technology (physical/chemical), but costs associated with separation and granulation will be carefully analyzed.
Biocarbon production and downstream application development
Background description:Biocarbon is a solid product obtained through pyrolysis of biomass under anaerobic conditions. Its applications in agriculture, environmental protection, and low-carbon cycles have attracted significant attention. Properties such as specific surface area, functional group composition, and water retention capacity vary greatly depending on raw materials and production methods, which in turn affects its suitability for various downstream applications. Additionally, the connection between biocarbon utilization and carbon credit certification has also sparked considerable interest in the industry.
Enterprise priorities:A biochar preparation process suitable for large-scale industrial production. We encourage manufacturers to focus on producing products with higher adsorption capabilities. At the same time, we prioritize enterprises or teams that can obtain voluntary carbon reduction certifications through biochar production and utilization.
High-temperature pyrolysis and gasification technologies for syngas production
Background description:The resource utilization of low-quality biomass or carbon-containing solid waste (such as low-grade plastics in household waste) is an important approach to turning waste into energy and replacing petrochemical raw materials. The “syngas” obtained through high-temperature pyrolysis and gasification technologies is used as a raw material in the chemical industry and may eventually serve as a significant alternative to waste-to-energy power generation. However, syngas produced from low-quality materials often has complex components, requiring intricate separation processes before it can be utilized downstream, thus highlighting the urgent need for technological innovation.
Enterprise priorities:Pyrolysis and gasification processes using household waste and low-quality biomass as raw materials to produce syngas, along with subsequent gas purification processes. We encourage teams in this field to consider maximizing the use of existing waste incineration facilities, supplemented by gas purification equipment, to produce high-quality syngas.
2023 SCIP Company Introduction — SUEZFacing increasingly severe environmental challenges, for over 160 years, SUEZ Group has been committed to providing essential services that safeguard and improve people’s livelihoods. With its innovative and resilient solutions, the group offers water and waste management services. Its 40,000 employees across 40 countries actively empower customers by creating value throughout the entire lifecycle of their assets and services and driving low-carbon transformation. In 2022, SUEZ Group provided drinking water to 68 million people globally and sanitation services to over 37 million people; it also generated 3.7 terawatt-hours of energy from wastewater and waste treatment, preventing 4 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions. The group’s revenue in 2022 was 8.8 billion euros.*。
immediately signed up *以12个月为基础进行核算。
参赛对象及要求
大赛设定创业创新组和创业实践组：
创业创新组参赛对象 高等院校和科研院所在读本科生和在读研究生、全日制非成人教育的本科生毕业生和研究生毕业生、高校青年教师以及企业青年科技工作者。
参赛申报人 须为项目负责人
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创业实践组参赛对象 已注册公司国内外初创企业和团队，应拥有基础产品、技术或服务原型，具备自有知识产权，寻求商业规模化。
参赛申报人须为公司和团队创始人、法定代表人或技术负责人。
赛程安排
启动和报名｜6月27日—9月30日
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初选和复赛｜10月—11月
10月，评审委员会按照评审规则，选出进入复赛的团队，组委会通过电子邮件、电话等方式通知复赛团队。
11月，组委会组织举行线上复赛，评选出进入决赛团队，组委会通过电子邮件、电话等方式通知决赛入围团队。
入围团队优化作品｜决赛前
组委会将聘请行业专家对决赛入围团队进行赛前辅导，以获取更好的展示效果和更强的竞争力。
决赛｜12月
参加决赛的团队进行现场展示，由产业、资本等行业专家组成的评审团队进行评审。
加速孵化｜决赛后
对获奖团队进行为期一周的浸润式孵化培训，从创新思维、客户验证、产品/服务设计方面提供支持，建立可持续可规模化商业模式，进行影响力测试、项目路演及投资人对接会等。
大赛奖励
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