Acceptance of works for the "GENERATION OF THE FUTURE" contest has started: finalists will present projects at the Russian Energy Week

Russia has started accepting applications for participation in the All-Russian competition of final qualifying papers and diploma studies "GENERATION OF THE FUTURE". The competition will bring together graduates (bachelors and masters) of technical universities studying in the field of electrical and thermal power engineering. 

The purpose of the competition is to identify and encourage promising young people interested in research and analytical activities, as well as to improve their professional knowledge and competencies. The competition is held in full-time and part-time format under the auspices of PJSC Inter RAO and the International Engineering CASE–IN Championship with the support of the Presidential Platform "Russia - the Land of Opportunities". The operator is the Reliable Shift Foundation. 

Final qualification papers of the participants are accepted in the following relevant areas for Inter RAO Group: modernization of technological equipment of power plants; modeling in the electric power industry; digital technologies in the energy sector; diagnostics and monitoring in the energy system; energy storage and storage systems; automation, management and control; solving environmental problems caused by the energy industry; design of energy facilities; power engineering; thermal power plants; renewable energy sources (RES). Alternative power plants; energy-saving processes and technologies.

Before July 17th, 2026 participants are being registered by the link and the intra-university selection of works. 

During the period from July 20 to August 07, 2026 The academic staff of the universities will conduct an independent examination of the thesis. 

Then (August 10 – September 11, 2026) The specialists of the Inter RAO Group companies will select the 10 best works among bachelors and masters, the authors of which will speak to the industry community. October 16, 2026 at the Youth Day of the International Forum "Russian Energy Week". The transfer of the finalists and their accommodation in Moscow are paid for by the organizers.

Participation in the competition – free of charge. 

Details of participation are available on on the website.