2026 Case Competition – UT Energy Week

2026 Interdisciplinary Case Competition

Monday-Wednesday, April 6-8, 2026

UT Campus, San Jacinto Hall

Application Opens: Monday, March 2

Application Deadline: Tuesday, March 24

Open to UT Austin graduate students and postdocs

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Are you ready to put your problem-solving skills to the test?

The UT Energy Week Interdisciplinary Energy Case Competition invites UT Austin graduate students and postdocs from all disciplines to collaborate, innovate, and develop real-world solutions to pressing challenges in the energy sector.

The competition centers on a timely and impactful energy topic, bringing together technology, policy, and market perspectives. Participants work in teams, receive mentorship from industry professionals, and present their solutions to a panel of experts—all in a high-energy, fast-paced format!

Participants have the opportunity for recognition, networking, and $500 in prize.

Case Competition Overview

This Year’s Challenge

This year’s challenge focuses on Energy Resilience in Texas, requiring teams to develop actionable strategies that balance technology, policy, and market considerations. Participants will work in interdisciplinary teams, receive mentorship from industry professionals, and present their solutions to a panel of experts—all in a high-energy, fast-paced format!

Prize: $500

Competition Schedule

Monday: Case Competition Launch at 9:30 a.m.
Monday & Tuesday: Team work session
Wednesday: Team solution submitted, presented & judged. Details to come.
Thursday: Winner announced during networking lunch at 11:45 a.m.

How it Works

Create a team of 3-5 graduate students from at least 3 different disciplines.
Fill out an application for your team to participate!
Teams will receive the case challenge on Monday of UT Energy Week.
Develop and submit your solution then present to a panel of expert judges on Wednesday (Time TBD).
Winning team will be announced on Thursday at the networking lunch.

Application Opens March 2