Hello Everyone, We hope this email finds you well. We are excited to announce AZeotropy’26 - AZEOCUBE, a hands-on engineering design challenge that invites students to tackle one of the most pressing global problems - carbon dioxide removal from the atmosphere. AZEOCUBE is inspired by real-world challenges in climate engineering and carbon capture technologies. Participants will design and build a Direct Air Capture (DAC) cube capable of extracting CO₂ from ambient air under strict power, size, and operational constraints. The competition mirrors practical engineering problems involving mass transfer, adsorption, energy efficiency, and system optimization, making it highly relevant for students interested in chemical engineering, sustainability, and climate technology. Key Details: Objective: To design a DC-powered DAC cube that captures CO₂ from ambient air efficiently while adhering to specified constraints on power, airflow, and safety. The system will be evaluated through head-to-head duels based on capture performance, energy usage, weight, and operational feasibility. Participation Procedure: Teams must consist of 2 to 4 members, with at least one member from the Chemical Engineering department. Prizes & Certificates: Cash prizes worth ₹50,000 INR will be awarded to top-performing teams Certificates of Merit for the top 10 teams Certificates of Appreciation for all teams making a valid final submission and meeting eligibility criteria Registration Link: https://forms.gle/GYzthSbTtzJkaouVA Registration & Submission Deadline: 📅 27th January 2026 (The detailed problem statement and technical specifications are available within the registration form.) Official WhatsApp Group (all updates and announcements will be shared here): https://chat.whatsapp.com/CiAv8Y9g3yR83XxPIRWo8f For any queries, please feel free to contact: Ishaan Jajodia +91 7055405050 Competitions Head, AZeotropy’26 We look forward to your enthusiastic participation and innovative engineering solutions in the fight against climate change. Warm regards, Team AZeotropy’26 Department of Chemical Engineering IIT Bombay Avani Hasmukh Gala Institute Secretary, Academic Affairs Head, Student Support Services Undergraduate Academic Council Email: isaa.sss.iitb@gmail.com To Be of Service | सेवा परमो धर्म: Kartik Shilpi Singhal General Secretary, Academic Affairs (UG) Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay Powai, Mumbai - 400076 Email: gsecaaug@iitb.ac.in UGAC Website: https://ugac-iitb.github.io/UGAC-IITB/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ugac.iitb/