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Re-inventing Essentials

by OMV

OMV

Welcome to the OMV Case!

OMV

With the launch of the Business Case Challenge 2025, OMV is inviting the next generation of innovators to help drive the transformation of the energy and chemicals industry toward a more sustainable future.

The industry is at a critical turning point. While oil and gas have long been fundamental to modern economies, their environmental impact—from greenhouse gas emissions to ecosystem disruption—demands urgent action. As demand for sustainable feedstocks, fuels, and circular economy solutions grows, OMV is committed to becoming a net-zero company by 2050 at the latest.

As one of Austria’s largest industrial companies and a global energy & chemicals group, OMV is leading the way by reducing emissions, investing in low-carbon energy, and scaling up circular economy solutions.

For this year’s challenge, we invite you to develop a start-up idea that leverages OMV’s expertise and resources to drive sustainable innovation. Your idea should align with OMV’s Strategy 2030 and create both customer value and an environmental benefit.

Case Describtion

How can we develop a sustainable start-up using OMV’s resources and expertise?

The energy and chemicals industry needs bold innovation to become more sustainable. While fossil fuels are still required for many essential products, companies must transition toward renewable solutions, low-carbon energy, and circular business models.

OMV is looking for visionary start-up concepts that align with its core business segments—Chemicals, Fuels & Feedstock, and Energy.

Your challenge is to develop a corporate start-up idea that builds on OMV’s resources and competences to create a sustainable environmental impact.

The best idea will contribute to OMV’s transformation while demonstrating business viability, innovation, and ecological benefits.

Key Focus Areas

  • Business Plan Development: Create a convincing start-up concept that aligns with OMV’s core business segments and sustainability strategy.

  • Market Analysis: Estimate the market size for your start-up and identify potential competitors.

  • Financial & Ecological Cost-Benefit Analysis: Calculate the required OMV resources and compare them with the potential financial and environmental benefits of your start-up idea.

Evaluation Criteria

  • Innovativeness – Is the idea groundbreaking and aligned with future sustainability trends?

  • Persuasiveness of the Business Plan – Is the concept well-structured and compelling?

  • Detail & Quality of Analysis – How well are market, financial, and ecological aspects assessed?

  • Clarity of Presentation – Is the solution logically structured and effectively communicated?

Participate now!

This is your chance to develop a real-world start-up concept, gain insights into corporate sustainability strategy, and present your ideas to industry leaders at OMV.

  • Team Size: You can participate alone or in a team of up to 4 members.

  • Who Can Participate? The challenge is open to students and pupils from all around the world.

  • Registration Required: You must register to gain access to the business cases.