SoilX 2025Soil Filtering Innovation Challenge
Design and build indigenous solutions to convert raw earth materials into clean, filtered sand/soil for construction and industrial use.
About SoilX 2025
SoilX 2025 is a nationwide innovation campaign focused on developing an indigenous sand/soil filtering system—not a water filter, but a process to remove unwanted particles (such as stones, debris, and clay) from raw sand or soil, making it usable for construction, environmental, or other industrial applications.
This challenge invites engineering students across India to conceptualize, design, and develop working prototypes of compact, efficient filtering systems that can transform raw earth materials into clean, filtered sand/soil ready for practical use.
Objective
Create efficient indigenous solutions for field-based challenges in material processing.
Recognition
Showcase your innovation and receive prestigious awards and development support.
Innovation
Develop practical solutions with real-world applications in construction and industry.
Our Philosophy
"Simplify Soil. Power Progress." - This challenge embodies our belief that innovative indigenous solutions can transform local resources into valuable materials.
Indigenous Solutions
Leveraging local resources and knowledge to create sustainable filtering systems with minimal dependencies.
Practical Applications
Developing real-world solutions that address concrete challenges in construction and environmental sectors.
Student Innovation
Empowering engineering students to apply their knowledge and creativity to solve real industry challenges.
The Challenge
What is SoilX?
SoilX challenges participants to develop an indigenous sand/soil filtering system—not a water filter, but a process to efficiently separate unwanted particles (stones, debris, clay) from raw sand or soil, making it usable for construction and industrial applications.
Filtering Efficiency
Create a system that effectively separates unwanted particles with minimal process stages.
Power Efficiency
Design for low energy consumption relative to the output volume achieved.
Scalability
Ensure feasibility for large-scale deployment using locally available resources.
Challenge Timeline
Webpage Completion
Announcement/Launch
Registration Start
Pre-Challenge Webinar
Technical Queries Deadline
Registration Deadline
Prototype Submission
Evaluation Period
Result Announcement
Rewards & Opportunities
Your innovative solutions could win you these exciting rewards
1st Prize
- ₹1,00,000 Cash Prize
- Certificate of Excellence
- Internship Offer with UCPro India
- Product Development Support
Top 5 Teams Will Receive:
Certificate
Recognition of achievement and innovation
UCPro Feature
Showcase on UCPro platforms
Mentoring
Industry guidance for future innovations
Select designs may be chosen for commercial prototyping or pilot installations, offering real-world implementation of your innovative solutions.
Join the Challenge
Ready to transform raw earth materials into usable resources? Register your team now and be part of India's indigenous innovation movement.
Who Can Apply?
Final-year or pre-final year engineering students in Mechanical, Civil, Mechatronics, or Environmental Engineering.
Team Formation
Form teams of up to 4 members. Interdisciplinary teams are encouraged.
Registration Deadline
April 30, 2025 - Don't miss this opportunity!
Online Registration
www.soilx.ucpro.in
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about the SoilX 2025 challenge
SoilX 2025 is a nationwide innovation challenge focused on developing an indigenous sand/soil filtering system—not a water filter, but a process to remove unwanted particles from raw sand or soil, making it usable for construction, environmental, or other industrial applications.
Final-year or pre-final year engineering students in Mechanical, Civil, Mechatronics, or Environmental Engineering can participate. Students must form teams of up to 4 members, and interdisciplinary teams are encouraged.
Each team must submit a working prototype of their sand/soil filtering system, a technical brief (max 3 pages) outlining the design, workflow, power efficiency, and expected throughput, process diagrams or CAD drawings, and supporting images/videos of the working model.
The 1st prize includes ₹1,00,000, a certificate, an internship offer, and product development support. The top 5 teams will receive certificates, UCPro feature, and mentoring opportunities. Select designs may be chosen for commercial prototyping or pilot installations.
The registration deadline is April 30, 2025.
The prototype submission deadline is May 20, 2025.
Prototypes will be evaluated based on minimal process stages, delivery efficiency, power usage efficiency, prototype quality, and scalability and indigenous value.
The challenge is primarily for students from Mechanical, Civil, Mechatronics, or Environmental Engineering. However, interdisciplinary teams are encouraged, so you could join a team if your skills are complementary to the project's requirements.
Still have questions? Feel free to contact us.