KNRTU opens a series of qualifying stages of the CASE-IN championship

March 5, 2026 Kazan National Research Technological University will become the venue for the qualifying stage of the XIV season The International Engineering CASE-IN Championship. Student teams will present the first solutions of the season in the fields of Petrochemistry and Biotechnology.

The championship is supported by the presidential platform. "Russia is a land of opportunity" and it is included in the "Science to Win" initiative of the plan for the Decade of Science and Technology in Russia.

The main theme of the new season is "Technologies of the future". The participants will have to develop projects in 10 days to ensure the full digitalization of leading industries and the introduction of artificial intelligence and digital twins. The tasks are formulated in accordance with the objectives of the Concept of Technological Development of Russia until 2030.

The case of the Biotechnology field was developed based on the materials of a strategic partner, NPO TN—Biotech LLC (part of the Tatneft Group). It is dedicated to the deep processing of plant raw materials using biotechnologies. The case of the Petrochemistry field was prepared jointly with PJSC SIBUR Holding and is aimed at developing a model for import-substituting production of specialized peroxide initiators for the polymer industry.

The students' work will be evaluated by an expert commission, which will include specialists from industry companies, organizations and universities. The winners of the KNRTU qualifying stage will continue to compete for the main prizes of the season and will present their developments in the final, which will be held in Moscow at the end of May.

The best participants will receive benefits upon admission to master's and postgraduate studies, the opportunity to complete paid internships and internships in partner companies with subsequent employment.

The opening of the KNRTU championship will take place March 5 at 10:00 am in the A-round hall. Gathering of guests at 09:30.

For all questions, please contact the Department of educational and project activities of students.: pskstu@yandex.ru.

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