Chem-E-Car Competition Rules | AIChE

Chem-E-Car Competition Rules

As part of AIChE's commitment to safety in industry and laboratory environments, student teams and their advisors will be asked to demonstrate a commitment to safety awareness, safety planning, and safe practices as a standard component of their participation.

All teams are required to carefully read and review all Chem-E-Car Competition® documents to fully understand the requirements to safely compete at an AIChE Chem-E-Car Competition.

Safety Training Course & Quiz

All participants in an AIChE Chem-E-Car Competition must take and pass the AIChE Chem-E-Car Safety Training Course with a minimum score of 80%. 

*If you are retaking the Safety Training Course & Quiz, click here before attempting to access the course.

Access Safety Training Course

Save your Course Certificate to include in the Engineering Design Package for your Chem-E-Car.

2026 Student Regional Conference Chem-E-Car Competition Registration

Registration for the 2026 AIChE Student Regional Conference Chem-E-Car Competitions is open thru February 8, 2026.   All student chapters who plan to compete in Regional Competitions taking place in North America, Brazil, Latin America, India, and Indonesia, and Saudi Arabia must register here no later than February 8, 2026.  

2026 Annual Student Conference Chem-E-Car Competition Wailist

The 2026 AIChE Annual Student Conference Chem-E-Car Competition Waitlist will open in Q2/Q3 of 2026.  Please check back for updates.

2026 Annual Student Conference Chem-E-Car Competition Wailist

The 2026 AIChE Annual Student Conference Chem-E-Car Competition Registration form will be sent directly to all invited teams after the conclusion of the Student Regional Conference season.

Questions?

Please visit the Chem-E-Car Questions page to submit your question!