🏆 Top Teams – Start-up Edition
| Team Name | Project |
|---|---|
| Rock Rigid | Neuronet |
| vishal.upadhyay_db95 | Fuel Blend Predictions |
| ahyenmostofa_e27a | SAF Properties Predictive Modelling Application |
| Infoset | AI-Driven Blend Property Optimization with Predictive Modeling and LLM Insight |
| business.riod_a2a2 | RIOD BLEND AI |
Special Start-up Edition
Shell.ai Hackathon for Sustainable and Affordable Energy brings together brilliant minds passionate about digital solutions and AI, to tackle real energy challenges and help build a lower-carbon world where everyone can access and afford energy.
About the Challenge
Fuel Blend Properties Prediction ChallengeIn the sixth edition of the Shell.ai Hackathon for Sustainable and Affordable Energy. Shell.ai Hackathon brings together brilliant minds passionate about digital solutions and AI, to tackle real energy challenges and help build a lower-carbon world where everyone can access and afford energy. In the previous five editions, we addressed some of the digital challenges around the energy transition: Windfarm Layout Optimisation (2020), Irradiance Forecasting for Solar Power Generation (2021), Optimal placement of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations (2022), Supply Chain Optimisation for Biorefineries (2023), and Fleet Decarbonisation (2024).This year, we focus on Blend Properties Estimation for Sustainable fuel.In this hackathon, your challenge is to develop models capable of predicting the final properties of complex fuel blends based on their constituent components and proportions. The endgame is to engineer powerful predictive tools that can guide the industry in formulating the next generation of sustainable fuels, potentially accelerating the transition to a net-zero future, without compromising on model excellence.
In this hackathon, you'll submit a pitch deck detailing your innovative approach to fuel blend property prediction. Based on judging criteria, selected start-ups will advance to Level 2.
Please use the template to make a submission for Level 1.
Eligibility: Open to registered start-ups only (minimum 2 members).
*You will be added to the Shell.ai Hackathon Start-up Edition 2025 page within 7 days of completing the registration form. The timelines will be available on the Start-up edition page.
Shortlist and Winners:Level 1: Participants submit a pitch deck. Shortlisted start-ups are selected based on judging criteria.
Level 2: Shortlisted start-ups develop a prototype. Top 3 finalists are selected.
Level 3: Finalists pitch their solutions live. Winners are selected.
Prizes:The winning start-up gets an opportunity to collaborate with Shell to develop a proof of concept worth up to USD 50,000, subject to Shell’s regulations.
Shell.ai Hackathon Timeline – Start-up Edition 2025
| Date | Competition Stage |
|---|---|
| 11th June 2025 | Hackathon opens for registrations |
| 4th July 2025 | Start of Level 1 || Launch Webinar |
| 23rd July 2025 | End of Level 1 || Registrations close (Start-up Edition) |
| 23rd July 2025 | End of Level 1 || Registrations close (General + University Edition) |
| 28th July 2025 | Level 1 shortlist announced || Start of Level 2 |
| 18th August 2025 | End of Level 2 |
| 22nd August 2025 | Finalist announcement |
| 16th–17th September 2025 | Live pitching & winner announcement at Changemakers of Tomorrow 2025, Bengaluru |
