What if a brainwave became wave power?
What if the power of thought powered cities?
What if feeding your imagination fed millions of people?
What if your idea could change the world?

Shell Ideas360 is a global innovation competition run by Shell International that challenges students around the world to develop game-changing ideas for tackling energy, water and food issues.

Whether you decide to work in a team or on your own, Shell Ideas360 is a chance for you to join an international community of like-minded innovators, have direct access to Shell subject matter experts and mentors, and to learn skills that will be invaluable in your studies as well as your future career.

Competition stages and key dates

• Stage 1 (Formulate): Until 1 December 2014
  Register online, set up your personal profile submit your idea. Access Google Hangouts and explore online communities to shape your idea before submission.

• Stage 2 (Develop): 22 January - 8 March 2015
  Develop your idea for a chance to pitch. Shortlisted entrants have access to a designated mentor, as well as support to further develop their idea and leadership and business skills training via Expert Google Hangouts.

• Stage 3 (Pitch): 14 April - 22 May 2015
  Selected finalists receive a trip to the Netherlands, three days intensive coaching and the opportunity to pitch their ideas to senior Shell executives, innovators and industry leaders. Finalists will also experience the Shell Eco Marathon and Powering Progress Together forum in Rotterdam during the trip.

Winners

The Shell Ideas360 winning team or individual will receive a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join a National Geographic Expedition and a selection of the best ideas from the competition will also be considered for development funding by Shell's GameChanger Programme.

Find out more and enter

Visit the Shell Ideas360 competition website for full competition details and to register.

To be in the running, you'll need to register a profile, develop your idea (as an individual or team) and submit your idea for evaluation by 1 December 2014.