Chandigarh, September 22, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Trident Group partnered with the University Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology (Dr. SSBUICET), Panjab University, Chandigarh, to organise DECARBONIX 1.0, a national-level hackathon focused on sustainability and industrial decarbonisation.
The Grand Finale, held on September 18 and 19, brought together 23 finalist teams from leading institutions across India to work on real-world industrial decarbonisation challenges.
The finalists were selected through a nationwide preliminary round that attracted 174 teams from 86 institutions across 21 States and Union Territories. The shortlisted teams included participants from IIT Roorkee, IIT Jammu, IIT Mandi, NIT Jalandhar, NIT Hamirpur, Anna University, Lovely Professional University and Panjab University, among others.
The hackathon was designed to connect students with a live industrial challenge and encourage them to develop practical, economically viable solutions. The challenge focused on an integrated textile and paper manufacturing campus, requiring teams to identify decarbonisation opportunities and assess their commercial viability and implementation potential.
DECARBONIX 1.0 was organised and managed by UICET, Panjab University, while Trident Group supported the initiative as the Industry Partner and Prize Money Sponsor.
Addressing participants during the Grand Finale, Pooja Luthra, Group CHRO, Trident Group, commended their innovative thinking, creativity and commitment to developing sustainable industrial solutions.
The entries were evaluated by a jury comprising industry experts from Trident Group and academic experts. The competition carried a total prize pool of Rs 1.75 lakh, with Rs 75,000 for the First Prize, Rs 50,000 for the Second Prize and Rs 25,000 each for two Third Prize positions.
MIT-World Peace University, Pune, won the First Prize of Rs 75,000, while IIT Roorkee secured the Second Prize of Rs 50,000.
ACTECH Campus, Anna University, and UICET, Panjab University, Chandigarh, jointly won the two Third Prizes of Rs 25,000 each.
The winning teams were recognised for their approaches to industrial decarbonisation and their ability to develop practical solutions to complex sustainability challenges.
Through its association with DECARBONIX 1.0, Trident Group provided students an opportunity to engage with real-world manufacturing challenges and apply their knowledge to industry-relevant sustainability issues.
The initiative highlighted the role of industry-academia collaboration in fostering innovation, nurturing future-ready talent and supporting the development of solutions for a low-carbon economy.
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