Student Contest + “Shark Tank” Finals + Awards
A student competition where teams design a techno-economic model to power a 10–20 MW data center using a natural gas–fired power plant or a fuel of choice. Solutions must cover supply chain, power generation technology, agreements, and financial modeling. Finals will be conducted in a “Shark Tank” style.
Eligibility & Requirements
- Open to: India & Asia Pacific SPE Student Chapters
- Teams: 3–5 students, guided by a faculty advisor
- Deliverables: 10-minute standalone video + detailed presentation (max 15 slides)
- Focus areas: natural gas supply, transportation agreements, off-take agreements, power generation equipment, and financial model
Judging Criteria
Innovation — 20%
Technical Rigor — 25%
Financial Model — 25%
Presentation — 30%
Prizes (USD)
Sponsored by Mr. R M Aggarwal in the memory of Late Dr. Sudha Aggarwal, parents of Hitesh Mohan (AMTS Chair).
Key Dates
- Jan 18, 2026 — Q&A with AMTS Chair
- Jan 30, 2026 — Registration closes
- Feb 2, 2026 — Financials training video + upload link shared with participants
- Feb 24, 2026 — Submission & video deadline
- Feb 26, 2026 — Finalists announced (20% or 9?)
- Mar 14, 2026 — Finals, Mumbai (in person), Venue (TBD)
Organizing committee
Judges
- Hitesh Mohan
- Uday Shankar – RIL
- Prof Vishal Vikram – IIT Bombay
- Manav Kanwar – SKO