Energy Joint Challenge

Inviting academic and industry partners to address challenges in early detection of Lithium-ion battery anomalies and containment of thermal runaway.

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EVALUATION CRITERIA

All submissions will be assessed by a panel comprising members from the Organisers, and based on the following criteria:

Innovativeness and Relevance

How innovative is the solution?
Can the solution address the challenge statements effectively?

Tech Feasibility and Readiness for Implementation

Is the solution feasible and ready for implementation?
How easy is the solution able to scale for large-scale deployment in a cost-effective manner?

TIMELINE OVERVIEW

Open for Applications

The application phase will start on 6th January, 2026 (GMT+8) and end on 3rd March, 2026 at 16:00 hrs (GMT+8).

To apply:

Register an account on the platform.
Select a challenge and statement to address.
Download and review the Conditions of Contract (CoC).
Complete the CoC annex proposal template and upload your completed proposal in .pdf format, along with any supporting documents.

Note: As a guide, your CoC annex proposal should clearly state:

How innovative and relevant is the solution to address the challenge statements.
How feasible is your tech solution for implementation.
How easy is the solution able to scale for large-scale deployment in a cost-effective manner.
Examples where the solution has been adopted commercially, if applicable.

You are welcome to submit multiple proposals should you have more than one solution! Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for more details.

Shortlisting of Proposals

March 2026

We will announce and invite shortlisted companies, startups and academia to a pitching session to present their proposals and address any queries from our evaluation panel.

Pitching Session

9th April 2026 - Hybrid

During the pitching session, participants will be provided the opportunity to elaborate on their solutions and clarify any queries from the evaluation panel.

Successful participants may be awarded a contract by the organiser(s) to demonstrate their technology in a fully funded short-term trial.

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