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VI-th International
Projects Contest

IQ-CHem is an international contest of innovative projects in the field of chemistry and new materials. Declare yourself in the global industry!

IQ-CHEM Organizer –

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Judging panel

  • Bart Fischer
    place Bart Fischer
    Category: Senior Technical Development Manager AkzoNobel
    Topic: We believe this is a very valuable initiative from SIBUR. We expect to see many interesting ideas and proposal related to production and application of new plastics and elastomers.
  • Andrey Kiselev
    place Andrey Kiselev
    Category: Head of the Technical Development Department Henkel
    Topic: I fully support the SIBUR’s initiative. We are in an on-going search for new ideas.
    The IQ-CHem platform is a perfect search tool.
  • Dmitry Godovsky
    place Dmitry Godovsky
    Category: Chief Technology Representative of LG Chem in CIS.
    Topic: LG Chem pursues an open innovation policy, casts about for new ideas world-wide,  and we hope that we shall, hand-in-hand with SIBUR, find new solutions that would come as a great surprise to many people both ib Russia and CIS countries.
  • Maxim Khokhlov
    place Maxim Khokhlov
    Category: CEO, Solvay Group (CIS)
    Topic: Created in 1863, Solvay is a global chemical company committed to innovation and sustainable development. Solvay 145 industrial sites serve diversified markets worldwide, from consumer goods to mining and energy, with a broad set of technologies including composite materials, specialty polymers, surfactants, soda ash, peroxides, chlorovinyls, silica systems, rare earths, etc.
  • Andrew Reynolds
    place Andrew Reynolds
    Category: Chief Technology Officer Technip
    Topic: Technip is proposing a large offer in the Petrochemical and Chemical industries including laboratory testing, process development & scale up, assistance for industrialization including value optimization and integration, licensing of technologies, engineering and project development.  The IQ-CHem project of SIBUR encourages talented individuals to bring forward new ideas and concepts.
  • Vasily Rybkin
    place Vasily Rybkin
    Category: Business Development Director (Industrial Sector) Honeywell
    Topic: Honeywell  welcomes  SIBUR’s intiative to support innovative ideas and talents in the petrochemical industry.
  • Andreas Bröcker
    place Andreas Bröcker
    Category: Head of Technology & Innovation Linde
    Topic: Linde has been honored by the invitation of Sibur to participate in the 2016 Sibur IQ-CHem contest as Member of Jury. Linde is excited to be part of this campaign. With a strong own portfolio of proprietary technologies Linde is continuously looking for new and innovative technologies and partnering opportunities. Let me wish all participants great success and inspiring interactions during the contest.

About award

SIBUR Holding established the IQ-CHem contest in 2010. As of today, SIBUR is Russia’s largest integrated gas processing and petrochemical company. More than 1,000 projects have been submitted by aspirants within the five-year history of the contest. From 2016 IQ-CHem has new open format to attract leading chemical corporations and venture funds seeking cooperation opportunities with promising startups, teams and university projects. Despite that there is a prize pool of $55,000, travel cost reimbursement and possibility to have a face-to-face meeting with the industry experts for winning teams.

Evaluation criteria

Evaluation criteria:

  • Technical feasibility of a project;
  • Uniqueness and novelty;
  • Commercial feasibility;
  • Business model and economic feasibility of a project;
  • Marketing and sales strategy;
  • Possibility to create intellectual property;
  • Project attractiveness for investors;
  • Practical application and possibility to integrate a project in business of the organizer, its subsidiaries, affiliates and business partners

Archive

2014

IQ-Chem

In the category: Innovative solutions in production and application of high-pressure polyethylene and polypropylene
1 Bobrov Gleb Borisovich Thermoplastic elastomer based on the mixture of polypropylene and butadiene-nitrile rubber with high resistance to petroleum products
2 Starchak Elena Yevgenyevna Synthetic method for production of polymer-polymer mixtures based on ultra-high molecular polyethylene
3 Nekhoroshev Viktor Petrovich Production of oxidized atactic polypropylene at Tomskneftekhim LLC polypropylene plant and main areas of its industrial application
In the category: Innovative solutions in production and application of synthetic rubbers
1 Milushkova Elena Vladimirovna Usage of LAPROL 6003 as the surface active agent for production of synthetic rubber
2 Khaustov Igor Anatolyevich Modernization of the thermoplastic elastomers synthesis control system based on fractional loading of the reaction components
3 Tsyganova Marina Yevgenyevna Elaboration of the method for production of the natural rubber structural analog based on synthetic polyisoprene with the natural modifiers
In the category: Innovative solutions in gas processing and gas fractionation
1 Maksimov Aleksandr Viktorovich Improvement of the cold recuperation owing to additional separation of hydrocarbon condensate at the low-temperature condensation plants
2 Stepanov Denis Anatolyevich Efficient method for reduction of the minimum dew point owing to reduction of the residual concentration of the occluded component at the end of the sorbent regeneration cycle
3 Vlasov Anton Aleksandrovich Application of Platelet technology for localization of leaks occurring on the main pipelines
In the category: Innovative solutions in production and application of plastics
1 Khromov Arkady Valentinovich Hybrid colorants soluble in polymers for polymers mass coloring. For production of colored products and fibers
2 Vesnin Roman Leonidovich Elaboration of biological flame retardant coatings for timber based on the polyethylenterephtalate destruction products.
3 Kudashev Sergey Vladimirovich Elaboration of practically valuable fluorine-containing polymeric materials based on polyethylenterephtalate
In the category: Innovative solutions in environmental problems related to the production and utilization of petrochemical products
1 Veselov Aleksey Sergeyevich Usage of fuel gas in gas-turbine units (GTU) for electric power generation for in-plant use
2 Lunchev Andrey Vadimovich Production of the organic synthesis valuable products from the waste based on polyethylenterephtalate
3 Khafizov Ilnar Faridovich Method for selective purification of cracking gas from hydrogen sulphide and carbon dioxide
In the category: Innovative solutions in production of monomers
2 Sushkevich Vitaly Leonidovich New innovative technology for production of isobutene from isobutane by dehydration in presence of the oxygen accumulator
3 Barelko Viktor Vladimirovich Purification of styrene fraction from acetylene contaminants (phenylacetylene) using the selective catalytic hydrogenation method
3 Romanov Vladimir Vladimirovich Process and technology for methane oxidative condensation and transition of associated petroleum gas into ethylene and propylene using the supercritical fluids, without the stage of synthesis gas production and dehydration of saturated hydrocarbons
2013

IQ-Chem

In the category: Innovative solutions in gas processing and gas fractionation
1 Kuzmin Andrey Olegovich Vortex gas-liquid reactor as the basis for the novel efficient methods for hydrocarbon gases purification.
2 Vlasov Anton Aleksandrovich Application of the technology using the toroids for the main pipelines maintenance.
3 Kantimirov Timur Nailevich Transition of the regeneration gas scheme to the lean gas.
In the category: Innovative solutions in production of monomers
1 Korotkova Olga Genrikhovna New efficient method for production of styrene through the toluene oxidative dimerization.
2 Gogotov Aleksey Fedorovich New high-performance inhibitive compounds for suppression of undesired polymerization during the course of the monomers production.
3 Sushkevich Vitaly Leonidovich Technology for single-stage synthesis of isoprene from isobutene and formaldehyde in liquid phase.
In the category: Innovative solutions in production and application of synthetic rubbers
1 Kireyenko Marina Mikhailovna Elaboration of fundamentally new highly marginal product based on styrene-butadiene rubber.
2 Shchetinina Olga Mikhailovna Elaboration of new types of rubbers for production of tread rubber with the "magic triangle" (performance on wet surfaces, rolling resistance and operating life of tyres) fundamentally improved properties.
3 Pushcharovsky Nikolay Dmitriyevich New grades of functionalized butyl rubber for special areas of application.
In the category: Innovative solutions in production and application of plastics
1 Babkina Tatyana Sergeyevna Alternative approach to production of cheap crystalline polystyrene with enhanced thermal stability.
2 Tolstikova Vera Aleksandrovna Production of biodegradable materials based on styrene copolymers.
3 Dzhevakov Pavel Borisovich New technology for production of n-butanol based on high-performance SILP rhodic supported catalysts.
In the category: Innovative solutions in production and application of high-pressure polyethylene and polypropylene
1 Podkopaev Dmitry Olegovich Elaboration, research, and analysis of efficiency of composite packing materials with biocidal properties based on polyethylene and polypropylene, and silver nanoparticles in food industry, beauty industry, and pharmaceutical industry.
2 Lavrov Mstislav Igorevich New type of modified polyethylene with improved properties for special niche segments.
3 Safronov Sergey Aleksandrovich Composite materials based on high-pressure polyethylene, polypropylene, and their derivatives produced under conditions of reactionary mixing.
3 Gaidadin Aleksey Nikolayevich Composite materials based on high-pressure polyethylene, polypropylene, and their derivatives produced under conditions of reactionary mixing.
3 Navrotsky Valentin Aleksandrovich Composite materials based on high-pressure polyethylene, polypropylene, and their derivatives produced under conditions of reactionary mixing.
3 Kutsov Denis Aleksandrovich Composite materials based on high-pressure polyethylene, polypropylene, and their derivatives produced under conditions of reactionary mixing.
In the category: Innovative solutions in environmental problems related to the production and utilization of petrochemical products
1 Kashin Aleksey Sergeyevich Efficient and environmentally friendly method for processing of PVC-based waste that leads in production of valuable raw stocks.
2 Ivanova Ekaterina Aleksandrovna Technology for utilization of exhausted chromia-alumina catalysts as the filler for production of sulphur concrete.
3 Chernichenko Konstantin Yuryevich Methods for utilization of waste (styrene bottoms, bottoms and ethyl benzene bottoms) from the SIBUR petrochemical facilities by processing into highly-demanded end product.
2012

IQ-Chem

In the category: Innovative solutions in gas processing and gas fractionation
1 Kireyenko Marina Mikhailovna New type of sorbents (PECONF) for selective absorption of carbon dioxide and purification of methane and natural gas in gas processing industry.
2 Lavrov Mstislav Igorevich ZIF - zeolite membranes for efficient gas processing and separation of gas mixtures with various composition.
3 Romanov Vladimir Vladimirovich Highly efficient sorbent for fine cleaning of natural and associated petroleum gas from sulphur-containing compounds and for drying.
In the category: Innovative solutions in production of monomers
1 Valayeva Valentina Nikolayevna New single-stage synthesis of 2-ethyl hexanal from propylene and synthesis gas.
2 Korotkova Olga Genrikhovna Efficient single-stage method for styrene synthesis from toluene and methanol.
3 Trofimov Kirill Mikhailovich New single-stage technology for production of styrene from synthesis gas and toluene using the zeolite catalysts.
In the category: Innovative solutions in production and application of synthetic rubbers
1 Asachenko Andrey Fedorovich Unique method for neodymium mass polymerization that leads to ultra-high performance of neodymium systems and improved SKD-ND polybutadiene rubber with very narrow molecular weight distribution and high content of 1,4-cis bonds.
2 Asachenko Andrey Fedorovich Elaboration of the newest energy efficient technology for SKD-ND polybutadiene rubber production using the suspension method with the pyrolysis C4 fraction, and without additional treatment.
3 Minayeva Irina Ivanovna Innovative method for production of isoprene rubber with the properties similar to the natural rubber using the special-purpose phospholipids.
In the category: Innovative solutions in production and application of plastics
1 Chamyan Karine Robertovna Elaboration of a new type of plastic, syndiotactic PVC, for highly marginal areas of application.
2 Portnyagin Ivan Andreyevich Elaboration of technology for production of ultra-high molecular and thermally stable PVC.
3 Dzhevakov Pavel Borisovich Elaboration of technology for production of unique plastic - polyvinyl cyclohexane, using the post-metallocene systems.
In the category: Innovative solutions in production and application of high-pressure polyethylene and polypropylene
1 Dzhevakov Pavel Borisovich Integration of new generation catalytic systems based on FI catalysts at SIBUR polyethylene and polypropylene enterprises.
2 Portnyagin Ivan Andreyevich Elaboration of high-performance catalytic system based on ansa-metallocenes for production of unique grades of isotactic polypropylene.
3 Valayeva Valentina Nikolayevna New high-performance catalytic system based on FI catalyst for polyethylene synthesis.
In the category: Innovative solutions in environmental problems related to the production and utilization of petrochemical products
1 Sorokin Igor Dmitriyevich Environmentally clean, "green" technology for production of n-butanol without using the petrochemical raw stocks.
2 Bernovskaya Anna Anatolyevna Efficient method for extractive processing of used car tires.
3 Topolyan Artem Pavlovich New sorbent with unique properties to be used as the oil absorber when eliminating the oil and petroleum products spills.
2011

IQ-Chem

In the category: Innovative solutions in production of monomers for synthetic rubbers
1 Babkina Tatyana Sergeyevna Single-stage method for synthesis of isoprene from isobutene and methanol using the heterogeneous catalysis
2 Trofimov Kirill Mikhailovich New technology for styrene synthesis: direct method for synthesis of ethylbenzene from ethane and benzene with zeolite catalysts.
3 Babkina Tatyana Sergeyevna Technology for simultaneous synthesis of isoprene and propylene from C4 fraction based on butene-2 and isobutene metathesis reaction.
In the category: Innovative solutions in production and application of synthetic rubbers
1 Asachenko Andrey Fedorovich Elaboration of technology for synthesis of SKD-X polybutadiene (new generation of SKD-ND) with gadolinium cyclopentadienyl compositions.
2 Asachenko Andrey Fedorovich Synthesis of SKD-X polybutadiene rubber (new generation of SKD-ND) with very narrow molecular weight distribution using the metallocene gadolinium compositions with indenyl ligands.
3 Kireyenko Marina Mikhailovna Elaboration of technology for regeneration of neodymium from SKD-ND polybutadiene synthesis waste water.
In the category: Innovative solutions in production and application of plastics
1 Khlebov Georgy Ampodistovich Polymeric roofing materials based on ethylene-propylene thermoplastic elastomers, highly filled with carbon-containing natural mineral compounds.
2 Pushcharovsky Nikolay Dmitriyevich Replacement of plexiglass and polystyrene with the styrene and acrylonitrile (SAN) copolymer with the unique and changeable properties. Elaboration of technology for production of HIGH-QUALITY SAN grades.
3 Topolyan Artem Pavlovich Application of dicyclopentadiene (DCPD) (side product generated by SIBUR) as a universal material for production of a wide range of products with unique properties.
In the category: Innovative solutions in environmental problems related to the production and utilization of petrochemical products
1 Chamyan Karine Robertovna Technology for vacuum pyrolysis of the used tires for production of valuable petrochemical raw stocks.
2 Portnyagin Ivan Andreyevich Development of oxo-biodegradable additives used in production of brand assortment of biodegradable plastics by SIBUR.
3 Bush Aleksandr Alekseyevich Universal technology for complete processing of heavy resins of pyrolysis that leads in valuable products: lubrication oils, hydrogenate, and coatings.
2010

IQ-Chem

In the category: Synthetic rubbers
1 Poteryayev Arkady Anatolyevich Replacement of cement with the polymer cement based on rubber. Usage of rubber based on styrene-butadiene rubber or other rubbers as additives for new grades of polymer cement.
2 Bush Aleksandr Alekseyevich Production of artificial polyisoprene rubber based on neodymium isoprene rubber and its market promotion as a replacement for natural rubber.
3 Pushcharovsky Nikolay Dmitriyevich Usage of high-quality nitrile butadiene rubber and hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber grades similar to the imported ones for production of oil-resistant and heat-resistant car parts.
In the category: Synthetic rubbers of SIBUR product range
1 Minayeva Lidiya Igorevna Chemical modification of "silica", solution-polymerized styrene-butadiene rubber and polybutadiene rubber, obtaining the functionalized rubbers. Innovative method for production of rubber for "green" tire.
2 Bush Aleksandr Alekseyevich SKI-3 modified polyisoprene rubber produced by SIBUR as the complete replacement of natural rubber.
3 Portnyagin Ivan Andreyevich Replacement of laminated flooring and parquet flooring (PVC linoleum) with the flooring based on synthetic rubber produced by OJSC Sibur Holding.
In the category: Polypropylene
1 Potapov Yevgeny Eduardovich Usage of carbon-containing natural mineral compounds in production of polymeric materials based on polypropylene with the dedicated range of properties.
2 Chashchikhin Denis Valeryevich Perkadox 24L reagent for production of branched polypropylene.
3 Sorochkina Kristina Robertovna Usage of polypropylene and rubbers as the raw stocks for production of railway ties. Replacement of timber with polymeric composite materials.

Prizes

  • 1 prize - $20,000
  • 2nd and 3rd prize - $10,000 each
  • 4th to 6th prize - $5,000 each
  • Finalists will have opportunity for networking with representatives of industry leading companies

Themes

  • Innovative technologies and products in
    the field of basic monomers, production and use of custom chemicals
  • Innovative technologies and products in
    the field of production and use of new plastics and elastomers
  • Innovative technologies and products in the field of gas processing and transportation
  • Modern equipment and technological solutions for higher operative efficiency of chemical and technological processes

CALENDAR

  • Deadline for applications – 01.03.2017, 23:59 Moscow time
  • Shortlist of up to 50 semi-finalists – 31.03.2017
  • Shortlist of up to 20 finalists – 10.04.2017
  • Online mentor sessions – from 10.04 till 20.04.2017
  • In-person mentor session in Moscow – the date is yet to be specified (late May)
  • Finals in Moscow – 06.06.2017

Q&A

  • Question:

    Are finalists reimbursed for logistic expenses?

    Answer:

    Finalists who do not live in Russia, the CIS and Baltic republics are reimbursed for air travel expenses (up to $600 for Asian countries and $500 for the rest of the world) and accommodation expenses (3*)

  • Question:

    Who qualifies for the IQ-CHem contest?

    Answer:

    Everyone is welcome.

  • Question:

    Does my application for the contest entail any obligations?

    Answer:

    By filling your application, you bear no obligations in the field of intellectual property or any other. Only the finalists undertake to participate in in-person events of the contest (three days).

  • Question:

    Who appraises projects?

    Answer:

    An expert council comprising of SIBUR specialists, contest partners, investment funds and other field-specific experts.

  • Question:

    Does the organizer provide visa support?

    Answer:

    Contestants shall receive visas on their own, the organizer will provide them with invitations to be submitted to a consular department.

  • Question:

    Who should I contact in case I have any questions?

    Answer:

    Please feel free to contact Ekaterina Romanyuk, RomanyukES@sibur.ru,
    +7 (495)7775500 (*2866)

For partners

We create a major international platform for communication between startups and venture and strategic investors in the field of chemical technologies of the future. If you want to be a part of this movement, to be our expert, organizational and information partner and to participate in the appraisal of projects and in mentor activity, we would be glad to discuss our cooperation. You may contact Andrey Grachev, corporate R&D senior manager GrachevAV@sibur.ru, in regard to those issues.

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