Students and specialists challenged the tasks of the fuel and energy complex: the results of the Autumn CASE-IN Cup were summed up in Moscow

Practical solutions for the fuel and energy complex were presented in Moscow at the final of the Autumn Cup of the International Engineering Championship CASE-IN the Presidential Platform "Russia is a land of opportunity." 12 teams of students and young professionals became its winners. The competition showed how young engineers offer concrete answers to the challenges of technological sovereignty. The participants developed projects for the digital transformation of the Krasnoyarsk Territory's energy sector, strategies for the development of petrochemicals, and innovative approaches to field development. The direct result for the winners was invitations to internships, priority admission to master's degree programs at leading universities and inclusion in the talent pool of the largest companies.

CEO of the Presidential Platform "Russia - the Land of Opportunities" Andrey Betin He told me: "In 2025, schoolchildren, students, and young professionals solved cases on the main topic of Technological Innovation. XIII The season brought together more than 20 thousand talented guys. I am confident that the projects prepared by the participants to introduce innovations into production in the future will become an impetus for achieving technological sovereignty and forming a strong and competitive Russian economy. It is inspiring that a generation of such bright, brave and dedicated minds is growing up in our country. For our part, we will continue to create all conditions for realizing everyone's potential: expand horizons, open up new opportunities and support the most ambitious initiatives."

According to the founder and co-chairman of the organizing committee of CASE-IN Artyom Korolev On December 19, 146 participants of the Student League and the League of Young Professionals came to Moscow for the decisive competition of the Autumn Cup.

"In the final, we saw 38 promising solutions that, after refinement, can be used by companies in various production processes," he noted. "The triumphant students from the regions received the priority right to enroll in the partner universities of the championship for master's and postgraduate programs, as well as invitations to internships and internships with the possibility of subsequent employment. The strongest young specialists will be included in the management personnel reserve of companies, and their cases will be recommended for implementation in real production. The experience of recent years shows that every third decision of young specialists finds practical application in the companies where they work."

Awarding the finalists, Director of the Administrative Department of the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation Irina Arefieva noted: "Today, the CASE-IN championship has become a key point of attraction for talented young people in the fuel and energy sector. Its value lies in an integrated approach to personnel development. The championship is steadily developing, introducing new directions and initiatives. For example, at the 2025 Autumn Cup, the CASE-IN organizing committee focused on issues of the regional educational and energy agenda by launching the Engineering Thought Factory, a project aimed at solving topical industry and regional problems of the fuel and energy and mineral resource complexes. The project brought together those who are ready to work on fresh ideas for digital transformation and energy development in the Krasnoyarsk Territory. We welcome this initiative and hope that the decisions of the participants in the competition will make a significant contribution to the development of the region's energy training system."

In the XIII season, the final takes place at the site of the long-term partner CASE-IN – National Research University "MEI". Welcoming the finalists, Rector of the National Research University "MEI" Nikolai Rogalev underlined: "Together with CASE-IN, we introduce relevant solutions into the engineering training process: by solving key tasks of industry companies, students take important steps towards a successful start of their professional careers. It is also gratifying that every year students of the National Research University "MEI" become finalists, this year these are three teams of the university and our branches in Volzhsky and Smolensk."

The finalists' decisions were evaluated by an expert commission, which included specialists from leading companies and university professors. After defending the projects, the young people were able to discuss with industry leaders the possibilities of developing their career potential and became participants in career guidance events.

The winners and prize-winners of the final were students from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kemerovo, Irkutsk, Sverdlovsk and Tyumen regions, Krasnoyarsk Territory, the Republic of Tatarstan, as well as young specialists from three major industry companies.

Deputy Head of the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs Leila Zotova She noted that Rosmolodezh annually supports the CASE-IN championship as a project that allows schoolchildren, students and young professionals to gain professional knowledge and practical experience.

"On behalf of the President of Russia, 20 national projects have been implemented since this year, among them the national Youth and Children project, which includes your CASE-IN championship, and 9 national technological leadership projects. Looking at you, young, talented, and smart, there is no doubt that the goals of technological leadership will be achieved, and you are at the forefront of Russian engineering.", – Leila Zotova, Deputy head of Rosmolodezh, commented.

26 teams competed in the finals of the Student League within the framework of the industry-wide direction and the Future of Rosneft festival. The strongest teams represented 25 Russian universities

Deputy Minister of Education and Science of the Russian Federation Olga Petrova underlined: "The final of the Autumn Cup is of particular importance not only for the participants, but also for the entire industry community. It is on such platforms that personnel are born who are ready to implement strategically important projects for the development of key industries in Russia," he noted. – The Championship consistently solves two tasks: it involves talented young people in the field of science and technology and increases the recognition of the achievements of Russian scientists – these areas remain priorities for the Ministry of Education and Science. I would like to express my gratitude for the support of the CASE-IN to higher education institutions, which are an important link in holding the championship and developing the branch student community."

For the finalists industry-wide direction The assignment was prepared by the Government of the Krasnoyarsk Territory, which was supported by the National Research University "MEI", the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation and SIBUR. For three months, more than 1,700 students worked on the case "New Frontiers of the digital industry and energy of the Krasnoyarsk Territory", aimed at finding solutions to the strategic priorities of the region. In the final, the 14 strongest teams presented their projects.

"The Krasnoyarsk energy complex ranks second in Russia in terms of electricity production. The tasks of modernizing critical infrastructure, digital transformation, transition to new energy sources, and developing the competencies of engineering personnel are facing us in practice, not in theory. The fact that our territory, which is strategically important for the country, has been chosen as a pilot project for the "Engineering Factory" will allow us to speed up the resolution of these issues and lay the foundation for the training of engineers of a new formation., – said the Governor of the Krasnoyarsk Territory Mikhail Kotyukov. – I am sure that based on the results of the work of the Engineering Thought Factory, we will see promising projects for the accelerated development of the Krasnoyarsk Territory as a key technological region of Russia."

The victory was won by the "Prestressed" team (a team of the National Research Moscow State University of Civil Engineering and Yaroslavl State Technical University), the second place was taken by the Kuzbass Express team (Kuzbass State Technical University named after T.F.Gorbachev), the top three were rounded out by the "PRIBORCHIKI" team (UMMC Technical University).

For the first time, the Future of Rosneft festival was held as part of the Autumn Cup, with Rosneft as a partner. The company has been supporting the championship since 2017, providing young people with prospects for personal and career growth. The best ideas of the finalists will be reviewed for further implementation after completion.

The winners are determined in two directions. Finalists areas of "Oil and gas business" Variants of the field development and development system were presented, taking into account possible infrastructural constraints and environmental requirements.

The winners' Cup was awarded to the PetroVision team (St. Petersburg Mining University of Empress Catherine II), the Oil Men team (Siberian Federal University) completed the competition as vice-champion, and the GAS team (Tyumen State University) was awarded bronze.

In the direction "Oil refining and petrochemistry" Students have developed strategies for the development of the olefin/polymer business, which are designed to ensure high profitability and strategic leadership.

The Initiators team (Kazan National Research Technological University) had no equal, the SCT Project team (St. Petersburg Mining University of Empress Catherine II) won silver, and the Tech Novatika team (Irkutsk National Research Technical University) took third place.

The final Leagues of young Professionals He gathered 12 teams, the most experienced participants of the championship developed solutions aimed at the development and market integration of the advanced and vulnerable sector, as well as combining production marketing, finance, human resources management and organizational development.

"Today's intellectual battle of young specialists was a demonstration of solutions that were close in importance and level of elaboration, as well as fresh and extraordinary ideas., – said the head of the Department of International Business at St. Petersburg State University of Economics, expert and scientific director of the CASE-IN League of Young Professionals, member of the CASE-IN Hall of Fame since 2019 Natalia Trifonova. – The participants informed the experts on how to link the fuel and energy complex and the MSC with the transfer of innovative practices and presented the future of cross-functional and intersectoral projects. They are increasingly demonstrating not only corporate commitment, but also industry vision by comparing project performance indicators with industry trends and results."

The champion is the Arctic Team (the Polar branch of PJSC MMC Norilsk Nickel), the silver was won by the Full GAS team (Slavneft Krasnoyarsk Oil Gas LLC), the third place was taken by the Brain train team (Gazpromtrans LLC).

The XIII season of the CASE-IN championship does not end with the final of the Autumn Cup, he noted Artem Korolev: "On December 22, together with the heads of industry companies and relevant ministries, we will hold a traditional press conference at TASS, where we will summarize the results of the year and outline the topic of the next season of the championship. I'll open the veil of secrecy: the topic is of particular importance for the development of Russia and meets the key challenges of our time."

The organizers of the CASE-IN championship are Reliable Change Foundation, The Presidential platform "Russia – the land of opportunities", Non-profit Partnership "Youth Forum of Mining Leaders" and AstraLogica LLC.

The championship is included in the "Science to Win" initiative and the plan The Decade of Science and Technology, which takes place in Russia in 2022-2031.

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