Professor Nashaat Nassar CleanTech Innovation Challenge – Calgary University

Professor Nashaat Nassar CleanTech Innovation Challenge -Calgary University

Are you a student with an idea that can tackle real environmental challenges? This is your chance to turn it into impact.
The CleanTech & Sustainability Innovation Challenge is calling on passionate students to develop innovative solutions that address pressing sustainability issues while creating real economic and societal value.
Whether you are working on water systems, waste solutions, environmental protection, or AI-driven sustainability tools, we want to see your ideas come to life.
Who can apply?
- Undergraduate and graduate students
- Individuals or teams of up to 5 members
- All academic disciplines are welcome
- Students from universities and institutions
- Participants across the Arab region
Focus areas
- Water recycling and treatment
- Waste-to-value solutions
- Pollution reduction and environmental protection
What you will gain
- Opportunity to present your project to academic and industry experts
- Access to internships, research collaborations, and mentorship
- Exposure to innovation ecosystems and potential startup support
- A platform to turn your idea into a real-world solution
- Opportunity to attend AINAC 2026 bootcamp and present your project in December in Jordan
- One member of the team will undertake an internship at the lab at the University of Calgary. AIN and its partner are not responsible for visa acceptance outcomes.
Challenge journey
- Register and submit your project through the official application form
- Develop your idea, prototype, or research
- Present your project in July
- Finalists will attend AINAC 2026 bootcamp and present their project in December in Jordan
What to prepare
- Project idea and description
- Technical approach and feasibility plan
- Supporting materials such as a report, prototype, or visuals if available
Key dates
- Applications Open: 14/05/2026
- Submission Deadline: 28/05/2026
- Final Presentations: 10-11/07/2026
**The application MUST be completed in English**
1. Basic Information
Full Name (Team Leader)*
Email Address*
Phone Number*
WhatsApp preferred.
Date of Birth*
Country of Residence*
Nationality*
City*
ID Number*
University / Institution*
Academic Level*
Field of Study*
LinkedIn Profile
Optional
2. Team Information
Are you applying as an individual or a team?*
Team Name*
Required for team applications.
Number of Team Members*
Maximum 5.
Team Members Details*
For each member include: Name - Field - University - Country - City - Email.
3. Project Idea
Project / Research Title*
Select Your Focus Area*
- Water recycling and treatment
- Waste-to-value solutions
- Pollution reduction & environmental protection
Select all that apply.
Problem Statement*
What local environmental challenge are you addressing?
Proposed Solution*
Explain your idea clearly and how it works.
Innovation & Impact*
What makes your idea unique and what impact will it have?
Development Stage*
4. Technical Approach
Type of Project*
Technologies / Methods Used*
Examples: AI, materials, sensors, chemical processes, and similar methods.
Feasibility & Implementation Plan*
How can your idea be realistically applied?
5. Submission Upload
Upload Project Report / Research Paper*
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx.
Accepted formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX, PPT, PPTX.
Upload Prototype Images / Demo
Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, jpeg, png, mp4, mov, zip.
If applicable. Accepted formats: PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, MP4, MOV, ZIP.
Additional Supporting Materials
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, jpg, jpeg, png, zip.
Optional. Accepted formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX, PPT, PPTX, JPG, JPEG, PNG, ZIP.
6. Resume Upload
Upload your resume*
Accepted file types: pdf.
PDF format only.
Upload teammates' resumes*
Accepted file types: pdf.
Required for team applications. Combine teammates' resumes into one PDF.
7. Motivation & Commitment
Short Bio*
150-200 words.
What motivated you to apply to this challenge?*
How does your project contribute to sustainability and local impact?*
Are you available to present at the AINAC Conference in Jordan if selected as a finalist?*
8. Research Publication
Have you or any member of your team previously published a research paper?*
If yes, provide the details for up to three publications. Leave unused entries blank.
Publication 1 - Title of the Paper
Publication 1 - Journal/Conference Name
Publication 1 - Publisher
Publication 1 - Indexing
Examples: Scopus, Web of Science.
Publication 1 - Impact Factor
If applicable.
Publication 1 - Year of Publication
Publication 1 - DOI or Link
Publication 2 - Title of the Paper
Publication 2 - Journal/Conference Name
Publication 2 - Publisher
Publication 2 - Indexing
Examples: Scopus, Web of Science.
Publication 2 - Impact Factor
If applicable.
Publication 2 - Year of Publication
Publication 2 - DOI or Link
Publication 3 - Title of the Paper
Publication 3 - Journal/Conference Name
Publication 3 - Publisher
Publication 3 - Indexing
Examples: Scopus, Web of Science.
Publication 3 - Impact Factor
If applicable.
Publication 3 - Year of Publication
Publication 3 - DOI or Link
9. Outreach
Where did you hear about this challenge?*
Other (please specify)*
10. Declarations
Accuracy Confirmation*
- I confirm that the information provided is accurate.
Terms and Conditions*
- I agree to the challenge terms and conditions.
Consent*
- I consent to the use of my submitted materials for evaluation and promotional purposes.

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Professor Nashaat Nassar CleanTech Innovation Challenge -Calgary University

1. Basic Information

2. Team Information

3. Project Idea

4. Technical Approach

5. Submission Upload

6. Resume Upload

7. Motivation & Commitment

8. Research Publication

9. Outreach

10. Declarations