2025 Net Zero Tech International Contest 

I. Introduction:
The competition aims to cultivate talent, strengthen industry-academia collaboration, and promote global knowledge exchange in net zero technologies while enhancing international impact. 
With prize money of over USD 30,000 for the winning team, it encourages university faculty and students to engage in research and development in net zero and negative emission technologies. 
By establishing a "Net Zero" platform and promoting knowledge dissemination, the contest facilitates technical interaction among industry, government, academia, and research sectors, fostering practical action. 
It also supports four key transformation strategies—energy, industry, lifestyle, and society—to advance sustainable development goals.

II. Eligibility:
※International Track: Open to university faculty and students (including master’s and Ph.D. students) worldwide, including Taiwan.
※Taiwan Track: For university faculty and students in Taiwan only.
※Each team must have at least four members, including a faculty advisor. Cross-department and cross-university teams are welcome. Each participant may join only one team (faculty advisors are not limited).

III. Competition Themes:
Renewable Energy – Wind, solar, ocean, geothermal, hydrogen, and frontier energy technologies
Energy Efficiency & Storage – Advanced storage systems, low energy consumption, low carbon solutions
Negative Emissions – Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies
Green Transportation – Electric vehicles, energy-saving motors, and sustainable transit systems
Circular Economy & Green Buildings – Waste treatment, zero-waste resource recycling, green architecture
Energy-Saving Technologies – Sustainable solutions in manufacturing, architecture, residential, and daily life

IV. Organizers:
National Taiwan University, TECO Technology Foundation
Advising Authorities:
Ministry of Education, Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Economic Affairs
Collaborating Partners:
APRU, Taiwan Alliance for Sustainable Governance in Higher Education, NTU System, and more

Registration Deadline: June 25, 2025
Official Website  |  Registration Link