A PHP1 million prize pool awaits winning teams of college students in the maiden Negros Occidental Energy Innovation Sprint (NOEIS), a competition challenging participants to develop scalable and sustainable biofuel systems that can power communities, industries, and the province’s clean energy future.
Beyond the cash prize, winners can secure a one-year purchase order and have the opportunity to become the primary producer and supplier of the proposed biofuel system. They will also be provided with incubation and mentorship opportunities.
“This is more than just a science or engineering competition. NOEIS encourages multi-disciplinary collaboration because building a viable biofuel ecosystem requires expertise across fields,” organizers announced on Thursday.
The competition is open to colleges and universities across disciplines, including Engineering and Technology, Agriculture and Fisheries, Business and Entrepreneurship, IT and Data Science, Environmental Science, Communications and Media, and Public Policy and Social Sciences. Building a viable biofuel ecosystem – from production and processing to technology, logistics, enterprise, sustainability, and community impact – requires collaboration across these fields.
The province-wide innovation competition is part of the initiatives of the provincial government and its partners under the SecuRE Negros long-term energy security plan, aimed at reducing dependence on fossil fuels while promoting just renewable energy solutions to achieve power security for Negrenses.
On May 29, organizers will hold a preliminary meeting to officially introduce the competition mechanics, challenge framework, timelines, and participation guidelines to interested schools, advisers, and student representatives.
The Department of Science and Technology provides technical expertise for the innovation competition. Benefactors through the Office of 2nd District Board Member Arthur Christopher Marañon are supporting the competition.*PNA
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