Empowering Young Innovators: The Success of the Global Hydrogen Case Competition
Key Ideas
- Team Hydrocore wins $10,000 grand prize at the 2025 Global Hydrogen Case Competition in Edmonton, organized by the University of Alberta.
- The competition challenges students globally to develop innovative hydrogen solutions for energy systems and emission reduction.
- Over 100 students from 17 countries participated, showcasing a platform for the next generation of clean energy leaders.
- The competition has gained international partners like the Canadian Hydrogen Association and Future Energy Systems, fostering talent for the energy transition.
Team Hydrocore emerged victorious at the 2025 Global Hydrogen Case Competition finals, securing the $10,000 grand prize at the Canadian Hydrogen Convention held in Edmonton. Organized by the University of Alberta's Interdisciplinary Consulting Association (ICA), the competition challenges post-secondary students worldwide to devise actionable solutions for integrating hydrogen into global energy systems and reducing emissions. Since its inception in 2023, the competition has rapidly expanded internationally, attracting participation from countries such as Switzerland, India, and the United States.
The competition required teams to develop a business case for a scalable hydrogen solution, considering factors like economic feasibility, emissions reduction potential, and technological innovation. The event showcased innovative strategies for scaling these solutions globally, navigating policy landscapes, and identifying investment opportunities.
Despite visa complications, Team Outcasts from India received recognition for their strong submission. The GHCC has become a hub for over 100 students from 17 countries, providing a platform for the next generation of clean energy leaders. Partnering with organizations like the Canadian Hydrogen Association and Future Energy Systems, the competition aims to nurture talent for the energy transition.