ChemE Cube Competition | AIChE

What is ChemE Cube™?

Launched in 2020 by the RAPID Manufacturing Institute®, ChemE Cube is an annual student competition where undergraduate university teams design, build, and demonstrate a 1 cubic foot plant to produce a chemistry defined in the annual problem statement (which changes each year).

Teams compete on cube performance via a head-to-head duel and promote their technology through a 1-minute ad, poster, and 20-minute 'shark tank' style pitch to a panel of mock investors.

ChemE Cube Core Values

  • Teamwork
  • Creativity & Innovation
  • Sustainable Development
  • Diversity & Inclusion

Is the competition available to all universities?

Yes, student teams from any university may participate in ChemE Cube.

How do I get involved?

More information coming soon for the 2024 - 2025 season.

Professionals interested in volunteering can contact ChemECube@aiche.org.