PPIS Policy Innovation Challenge
The IEEE NSU PES Student Branch Chapter, in collaboration with the
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the IEEE NSU
Student Branch, invites future energy leaders, researchers, and
young innovators to the Power Policy Innovation Challenge. This
year's theme is connecting rural and community grids with
microgrids.
The challenge brings together young minds to identify pressing
problems in Bangladesh's power sector and develop practical,
affordable, technically feasible, and policy-oriented solutions.
Teams should bridge the gap between technology and policy,
balancing technical feasibility, economic viability, scalability,
and real-world implementation. Solutions can draw on solar, wind,
biogas, hydro, and battery storage, and may cover areas such as
irrigation, community and urban energy systems, EV charging,
agrivoltaics, and floating solar.
Prize Pool: 65,000 BDT (Champion: 30,000 BDT,
1st Runner-up: 20,000 BDT, 2nd Runner-up: 15,000 BDT)
Registration Period: October 8 - October 16, 2026
Abstract Submission Deadline: October 16, 2026,
11:59 PM (GMT+6)
Team Requirements:
- 2-3 members per team (no solo entries)
- Cross-university teams are allowed
- Each team must have a unique team name
Round 1, Stage 1 (Online): Submit a 400-450
word abstract covering Idea, Problem Solving, Expected Outcome,
and Application Sector. No fee.
Round 1, Stage 2: Selected teams pay BDT 2,500
per team.
Round 2 (Top 20 Pitch): October 23, 2026,
AUDI801, North South University
Grand Finale (Top 5 Defense): October 31, 2026,
North South University
Please fill in all details carefully.
Only one registration per team is needed
Registration Deadline: October 16, 2026, 11:59 PM (GMT+6)
Good luck, and may the most innovative solution win!
For any queries, please contact:-
-
Lutful Islam Nabid
Chairperson
IEEE NSU PES Student Branch Chapter
Mobile: +8801712902722
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Ridwan Islam Rifath
Treasurer
IEEE NSU PES Student Branch Chapter
Mobile: +8801919356207
