General Description
Evonik Industries AG is a global leader in specialty chemicals, with operations in more than 100 countries and a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and people. In Thailand, Evonik operates through 3 legal entities, including Evonik (Thailand) Ltd., Thai Peroxide Ltd. and Evonik United Silica (Thailand) Ltd. (EUSSL) — a key manufacturing site of silica located in Map Ta Phut Industrial, Rayong.
As part of Evonik Thailand, we proudly launch this challenge to spotlight and uplift female scientists of the future.
We seek innovative, out-of-the-box approaches for our spotlight topic is a real-world industrial challenge: The alternative use of ash generated from the biomass boiler at EUSSL.
Which amounts to several hundred tons annually. This ash, currently treated as low-end products and sometimes needed to be disposed, holds untapped potential.
Be part of the solution. Lead the change. We’re ready to listen. Are you ready to lead?
#EvonikThailand #InnovationChallenge #FemaleScientistChallenge2025 #LeadingBeyondChemistry
Eligibility Criteria
- Every student is welcome to participate.
- Individual or team
- Individual submissions are permitted for female students only
- Team must consist of 2 to 4 members and must be led by a female student
Registration & Proposal Submission
- Teams must submit a written proposal of no more than 2 pages, clearly outlining:
- The concept or solution
- Feasibility and innovation or economic attractiveness
- Potential benefits or applications of ash reuse
- Submit proposals by: Paper or MS Form
- Submission channel: by email (wichet.songmithong@evonik.com; doungnapa.benjawan@evonik.com; takdanai.yodyoi@evonik.com)
- Submission deadline: 30-Sep-2025
Assessment Criteria
The assessment criteria are defined as follows:
- Sustainability & Circularity: The proposal aligns with EUSSL goal and generates new ideas sustainability fit for Thailand
- Technical feasibility: There is a high chance of technical success to be expected.
- Commercial viability: The proposed concept is likely to be competitive, economic attractiveness, compared to other opportunities
- Quality of idea proposal: The idea is well explained and illustrated
- Creativity: The proposal is new to Evonik (several obvious options and technologies were already evaluated)
Awards
- The Winner : Scholarship 10,000 THB
- The 2nd prize : Scholarship 5,000 THB
- The 3rd prize : Scholarship 3,000 THB
Terms and Conditions
Consent and Data Protection (PDPA)
By participating in this challenge, all participants agree that Evonik will collect, process, and share submitted data internally for the purposes of evaluating entries, organizing the event, and potential future engagement. Data will be handled in accordance with Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).
Limitation of Liability
Evonik shall not be held responsible for any direct or indirect damages incurred by participants in relation to the event. All costs related to participation are the sole responsibility of the participants.
Disqualification
Evonik reserves the right to disqualify any participant or team found to be in violation of the event terms, including but not limited to: plagiarism, breach of confidentiality, or providing false information.
Cancellation
Evonik reserves the right to postpone, cancel, or modify the event format or rules due to unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be notified in a timely manner.
Miscellaneous
All decisions by the organizing committee and judging panel are final. Participation in the event implies full acceptance of these terms and conditions.