To support the implementation of China’s “dual carbon” strategic goals, accelerate the advancement of technological innovation in the energy storage industry, promote the rapid development of energy storage technologies, enhance the supply of disruptive and innovative technologies, explore new models that use competitions as a means of testing in competitive and cutting-edge fields, and drive standardization of technologies, products, and testing methods with an application-oriented approach, the Industrial Development Promotion Center of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, together with the Changzhou Municipal Government and other organizations, jointly hosts the Second National Advanced Energy Storage Technology Innovation Challenge.
Specification UpgradeOn January 17, 2023, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Science and Technology, the People’s Bank of China, the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission, and the National Energy Administration jointly issued the “Guiding Opinions on Promoting the Development of the Energy Electronics Industry.” The opinions emphasized the need to carry out “challenge-based” initiatives and pilot demonstrations in the energy electronics sector, support innovation competitions and industry conferences, and accelerate technological breakthroughs and product development across various areas of energy electronics. Building on the arrangements of the First Energy Electronics Industry Innovation Competition, the Energy Storage Challenge, jointly organized by the Industrial Development Promotion Center and the Changzhou Municipal Government, was officially upgraded to the New Energy Storage Product Track of the First Energy Electronics Industry Innovation Competition and the Second Advanced Energy Storage Technology Innovation Challenge.
Incentive Upgrade
Bonus Motivation
Teams competing in the innovation and creativity category, scientific research sample category, energy storage life simulation and prediction category, and energy storage safety integrated innovation category of this competition will vie for a prize pool worth millions of yuan (the distribution details will be announced separately).
Policy Incentives
Based on the actual conditions of the competition venues, policy support such as funding, venue allocation, and settlement assistance will be provided to enterprises and talents for local implementation. Job recruitment and internship fast tracks will also be offered. Participants are encouraged to apply for the energy electronics industry challenge projects launched by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
Competition IncentivesWinning teams from this competition will be directly recommended to the finals of the first Energy Electronics Industry Innovation Competition, where they will compete with winners from other categories for the top awards in the innovation competition.
Event Theme and Track Settings
The theme of this competition is “Innovation-Driven, Advanced Energy Storage.” Based on different levels of technical maturity, the competition features one main track categorized into innovation and creativity, scientific research samples, and benchmark products. Additionally, two specialized tracks have been established to address key issues in energy storage technology and industrial development, namely the Energy Storage Life Simulation and Prediction Competition and the Energy Storage Safety Integration and Innovation Competition. Teams can choose relevant tracks according to their circumstances, with all three main tracks and two specialized tracks starting simultaneously in principle.
Competition Requirements
Eligibility
Researchers, technical testers from domestic scientific research institutes, universities, enterprises, and public institutions can register individually or as part of a team. Team registrations are allowed across different organizations, but a team leader must be designated. Each leader can only apply for one competition category and cannot register repeatedly. No fees will be charged to the participating organizations.
Integrity Requirements
The entries must be original, with no plagiarism allowed. Competitors must ensure that their creative ideas, products, and actual test data are genuine and valid.
Confidentiality Requirements
Any entries that involve a company’s trade secrets must comply with relevant confidentiality regulations. The organizers will ensure the secrecy of the submitted solutions, products or samples, as well as test data, and will sign confidentiality agreements with the participating teams. The organizers pledge not to conduct destructive testing or reverse engineering. Photos will be taken at all stages of the testing process, and the entire testing area will be under video surveillance. After testing, the samples will be returned to the participants. For samples damaged during safety tests, arrangements for their return will be discussed with the participants.
Safety Requirements
Competitors must sign an agreement with the testing agency and ensure the safety of the product under specified testing conditions. If an accident occurs during testing due to safety issues inherent in the product (sample), the competitor shall bear primary responsibility; if an accident results from the testing agency failing to conduct tests under the prescribed conditions and standards, the testing agency shall bear primary responsibility.