To All Graduate Education Institutions,  

In accordance with the arrangements of China Graduate Innovation and Practice Series Competitions, we hereby notify the details concerning the 11th China Graduate Future Flight Vehicle Innovation Competition, themed "Smart Aerospace Mastery," as follows:

I. Competition Overview

"The China Graduate Future Flight Vehicle Innovation Competition" (hereinafter referred to as the "Competition") is one of the flagship events within the "China Graduate Innovation and Practice Series Competitions". It is under the guidance of the Department of Degree Management and Graduate Education of the Ministry of Education, organized by the Chinese Society of Academic Degrees and Graduate Education (CSADGE), in conjunction with the Children and Youth Science Center of China Association for Science and Technology (CAST), and co-hosted by the Chinese Society of Astronautics (CSA) and the Chinese Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics (CSAA). Adhering to the philosophy of “Innovation Reshapes the Future”, the Competition focuses on flight vehicle technological innovation, aiming to enhance graduate students' capabilities in scientific research, engineering practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration within the aerospace field. This edition of the Competition is hosted by the Zhuhai Municipal People's Government, in collaboration with Beijing Institute of Technology, Zhuhai.  

II. Participation Eligibility  

1. Students affiliated with Chinese higher education/research institutions (including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan regions):

  • Current graduate students

  • Undergraduate students holding valid graduate program admission offers

2. International Participants:

  • Current graduate students at overseas universities

  • International graduate students currently enrolled at Chinese universities

3. Extended Eligibility: Full-time academic/professional staff at higher education/research institutions within1 year of graduate graduation

4. Corporate Track Provision: Corporate professionals expressly encouraged to participate (eligibility extended to those within 5 years of graduate graduation)

Teams are encouraged to compete in a team format. Each team may consist of up to 5 members, with cross-institutional collaboration permitted. Sino-foreign student teams are strongly encouraged. This edition eatures an Interdisciplinary Track, promoting participation from multi-disciplinary teams (interdisciplinary teams may include up to 8 members).

III. Theme, Topics, and Submission Requirements  

（1） Theme  

Smart Aerospace Mastery

（2）Challenge Topics

1. Regular track

1.1 Overall and Subsystem Design of Aviation Aircraft

Overall design of various types of aircraft flying in the atmosphere. And the design of new configurations, layouts, materials, structures, payloads, and control subsystems for aviation aircraft.

Registration Link：https://cpipc.acge.org.cn/platformEnWebsite/fillRegister/2c90801896f7594701973e0259da7ac8

1.2 Integrated and Subsystem Design of Spacecraft

This encompasses the overall design and mission planning for flights in Earth's atmosphere, Earth orbital space, cis-lunar space, and deep space, as well as the design of subsystems such as new configurations, materials, propulsion systems, and payloads.

Registration Link：https://cpipc.acge.org.cn/platformEnWebsite/fillRegister/2c90801896f7594701973e03207a7ad9

1.3 Key Technologies of Propulsion Systems for Future Flight Vehicle

To meet the demand for new power systems in future flight vehicle (including aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, rockets, etc.), analyze application scenario, develop and verify the key technologies of the overall design, subsystem (such as power, thrusters, etc.), core components (such as cathodes, nozzles, valves, etc.), testing devices, simulation models, and other aspects for various new propulsion systems.

Registration Link：https://cpipc.acge.org.cn/platformEnWebsite/fillRegister/2c90801896f7594701973e045e8f7aec

1.4 Special Topic on New Energy Aircraft Technology

To address the technical requirements of long-endurance, high-payload, and high-energy-efficiency for aircraft, this research focuses on novel energy applications including solar energy, hydrogen energy, laser power transmission, microwave power transmission, and advanced energy storage batteries. The study encompasses aircraft system design technology, energy/structure integration technology, hybrid energy propulsion technology, and energy management technology. The outcomes should include completed technical solution design demonstrations or prototype designs.

Registration Link：https://cpipc.acge.org.cn/platformEnWebsite/fillRegister/2c90801896f7594701973e05f4287b02

1.5 Aerospace Flight Vehicles for Efficient Transportation

Focusing on typical scenarios such as global high-speed reaching and large-scale space entry and exit, the concept and application mode of a new type of aerospace transportation flight vehicle that supports efficient cross domain flight and efficient round-trip into space are proposed. The overall scheme of the flight vehicle system, as well as the demonstration and design of subsystems such as aerodynamics, power, structure and mechanisms, thermal protection, navigation and guidance, and decision control should be accomplished.

Registration Link：https://cpipc.acge.org.cn/platformEnWebsite/fillRegister/2c90801896f7594701973e066e607b0f

1.6 Special Topic on Air-Water Cross-Medium Vehicles

This topic focuses on the integrated operation scenarios of air and water, and proposes a concept and application mode of an aircraft with the ability to enter and exit water multiple times. The key tasks include the overall design of the aircraft, the layout of air/water dynamics coupling, cross-media power conversion, pressure-resistant and anti-corrosion materials, biomimetic variant mechanisms, cross-media communication and navigation, etc. These technologies aim to meet the requirements of military-civilian integration scenarios such as low-altitude surface inspection and underwater detection and rescue, promoting the innovative development of air-sea collaborative equipment.

Registration Link：https://cpipc.acge.org.cn/platformEnWebsite/fillRegister/2c90801896f7594701973e06e2ad7b17

1.7 Deep Space Probe Design

The overall design of the spacecraft for the exploration of the moon, planets, and small bodies, as well as the design of subsystems such as landing and takeoff, surface attachment and locomotion, autonomous perception and mission planning, and payload. Provide the technical scheme or the prototype.

Registration Link：https://cpipc.acge.org.cn/platformEnWebsite/fillRegister/2c90801896f7594701973e0860227b22

1.8 Cooperative Technology of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Swarm

For future cooperative operation scenarios of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) swarms, satellite constellations, cross-domain/cross-medium swarms, and manned/unmanned swarms, design technical solutions for mission cooperative, intelligent cooperative sensing, cooperative navigation and positioning, cooperative mission decision-making, cooperative mission planning, cooperative guidance and control, as well as swarm health monitoring and effectiveness evaluation.

Registration Link：https://cpipc.acge.org.cn/platformEnWebsite/fillRegister/2c90801896f7594701973e08e30f7b28

1.9 Microsat Design and Application Technologies

Microsat are widely utilized in fields such as Earth observation, communication, scientific research, and technology validation. In anticipation of future large-scale deployment and on-orbit applications of small satellites, it is essential to design the overall architecture, subsystems, and application scenarios, including on-orbit remote sensing communication, situational awareness, on-orbit services, and data processing.

Registration Link：https://cpipc.acge.org.cn/platformEnWebsite/fillRegister/2c90801896f7594701973e0957a77b35

2 Challenge Track

2.1 Air-Ground Collaborative Intelligent Obstacle Avoidance and Inspection Technology

This track focuses on the development of autonomous control systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and ground vehicles, with applications in autonomous collision avoidance innovation and line inspection (e.g., urban power transmission lines, elevated traffic routes, underground utility tunnels, etc.). The tasks include autonomous UAV takeoff, UAV/ground vehicle autonomous inspection, collaborative path planning and obstacle avoidance, and UAV precision landing to achieve coordinated inspection missions. The competition consists of a single-round final with no preliminary rounds, and interruptions during the event are not permitted.

Registration Link：https://cpipc.acge.org.cn/platformEnWebsite/fillRegister/2c90801896f7594701973e0a9f767b41

2.2 Dynamic Programming and Decision-Making for Multi-Target Visit in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Region

The technology for multi-target visit in LEO region is a key capability for on-orbit services, environmental remediation, debris removal, and situational awareness missions. Spacecraft platforms based on electric propulsion are an important means to achieve low-cost and high-efficiency multi-target visits. As the demand for autonomous space operations increases, the ability to perform efficient dynamic planning within a short time frame becomes a critical metric for evaluating planning algorithms. Against this backdrop, a challenge competition titled “Dynamic Programming and Decision-Making for Multi-Target Visit in Low Earth Orbit Region” is organized. Participating teams are required, on the provided computing platform, to generate multi-target visit strategies within a given timeframe, based on randomly generated initial conditions of the spacecraft platform, control parameters, space target database and initial states, using their own designed dynamic programming and decision algorithms, followed by feasibility verification.

This competition does not have a preliminary round and takes place during the final. It employs a single-round format, meaning each pair of teams will compete once, and each match consists of three games against each other.

Registration Link：https://cpipc.acge.org.cn/platformEnWebsite/fillRegister/2c90801896f7594701973e0ba1047b4b

2.3 Unmanned Fighter Aircraft Virtual Combat

A 2v2 air combat simulation in a virtual environment will be conducted for key airspace defense and attack. The competition uses a specific type of unmanned fighter jet as the platform, equipped with airborne radar, short-range air-to-air missiles, and a virtual cannon. Each team will load their intelligent algorithm into a self-provided embedded computing device (connected via USB to a simulation server). The algorithm controls one aircraft by receiving server-provided information and sending commands for aircraft maneuvers, radar operation, and weapon usage. This semi-physical simulation aims to guide future real-flight tests of intelligent computing devices

This track operates without preliminary rounds and runs concurrently with the final rounds. The competition adopts a single round-robin system, wherein every participating team competes against each other exactly once. Rankings are determined by overall win rate. In cases of identical win rates, the ranking is decided based on head-to-head results.

Registration Link：https://cpipc.acge.org.cn/platformEnWebsite/fillRegister/2c90801896f7594701973e1acf687bc0

3 Cross-disciplinary Track

3.1 Exploration of Emerging Low-Altitude Economy Models

This track focuses on the innovative design of low-altitude aircraft and the exploration of practical and groundbreaking functions for low-altitude flight operations across various scenarios, such as transportation and logistics, tourism and cultural experiences, and emergency response. Participants are encouraged to develop novel business models—such as shared aerial mobility platforms, integrated three-dimensional transportation systems, and aerial logistics networks—to promote the low-altitude economy as a new engine for high-quality development.

Registration Link：https://cpipc.acge.org.cn/platformEnWebsite/fillRegister/2c90801896f7594701973e1b91477bc9

4 Corporate Track

4.1 eVTOL Power System Configuration Design

The research includes, but is not limited to, the following three directions:

(1) Pure Electric eVTOL Configuration: Under fixed payload conditions, study different aircraft configurations (such as multirotor, ducted fan, compound wing) to minimize battery capacity and maximize range.

(2) Hybrid Power Architecture for eVTOL: Study hybrid power schemes, including power configurations (range extender, parallel hybrid, battery-engine configuration, fuel type) and aircraft configurations, to propose efficient power systems for long-endurance eVTOLs.

(3) Motor Drive System Structure for eVTOL: Focus on multirotor or ducted electric drive systems, and study motor, controller, structure, and process under air or liquid cooling conditions, aiming for the highest torque-to-weight ratio and system efficiency.

Registration Link：https://cpipc.acge.org.cn/platformEnWebsite/fillRegister/2c90801896f7594701973e1c49117bd5

（3）Submission Requirements

Entries are categorized as creative or physical.  

All registered teams shall electronically submit the project report through the designated competition portal no later than 10:00 PM (Beijing Time), September 1, 2025. The report shall include:

- Innovation differentiation matrix;

- Comparative technological advantage analysis;

- Technical implementation blueprint.

The project report serves as the definitive evaluation material for the competition. Supplementary materials—including design specifications, digital models, animations, videos, and research documentation, etc.—may be submitted alongside the project report. For entries containing physical prototypes:

• Preliminary Stage: Video documentation is required.

• Final Stage: On-site physical demonstration or video presentation (where applicable) is mandatory.

The competition prohibits submissions containing classified materials or works embroiled in intellectual property disputes. Participants shall bear full legal liability for any violations thereof. Previously awarded entries from past competitions, if lacking substantial innovation, will be deemed substantially similar derivatives. Such works, upon expert validation, shall be disqualified from award eligibility.   

 IV. Competition Schedule  

The Competition consists of two stages: a preliminary round and a final round. Preliminary Round will be conducted through online assessment. Final Round requires on-site defense and physical demonstrations. (Note: Challenge Track will not implement Preliminary Round.)

· 31 May 2025: Official competition announcement released.

· 31 May - 31 August 2025: Online registration.

The registration for competing teams will close on August 31 at 10:00 PM (Beijing Time). The registration link can be found in the introduction section for each challenge topic.

· 31 May - 1 September 2025: Eligibility review & preliminary submission.

The submission deadline for preliminary round entries is September 1 at 10:00 PM (Beijing Time). The submission link will be sent via email to the address you provided during system registration. For any questions, please contact the contest organizer at grd@bitzh.edu.cn.

· 2 - 19 September 2025: Remote evaluation of entries by expert panels.

· 26 September - 9 October 2025: Finalist shortlist published.

· Early November 2025: On-site finals at Beijing Institute of Technology, Zhuhai.

 V.  Awards  

This edition of the Competition will recognize outstanding entries with the following awards：First Prize (with the top 3 winners receiving the Champion, First Runner-up, and Second Runner-up awards respectively), Second Prize, and Third Prize for the participating entries. Additionally, an "Outstanding Organizing Unit" award will be selected and presented to eligible organizing entities.

1. Prizes:  

  - Champion: CNY 50,000 per entry

  - 1st Runner-up: CNY 40,000 per entry

  - 2nd Runner-up: CNY 30,000 per entry

  - First Prize: CNY 10,000 per entry (excluding the top three ranked entries)  

  - Second Prize: CNY 3,000 per entry

  - Third Prize: Honorary certificate (no monetary reward).  

2. Award Quantities:

The exact number of awards in each category will be dynamically determined based on the total number of qualified submissions received, ensuring proportional representation of excellence.

VI. Additional Information

For detailed information on entry submission requirements, appeal and arbitration procedures, disciplinary actions, intellectual property rights and confidentiality, competition schedule, and other relevant matters, please refer to the "Guidebook for the 11th China Graduate Future Flight Vehicle Innovation Competition - “Smart Aerospace Mastery" (Attachment 2). The Organizing Committee of China Graduate Future Flight Vehicle Innovation Competition reserves final authority on rule interpretation and adjustments.

For subsequent updates and details regarding the Competition, please stay tuned to the official website and WeChat official account.

1. Official Website：https://cpipc.acge.org.cn/cw/hp/3

2. Contact Email：grd@bitzh.edu.cn

3. WeChat Official Account QR Code：

     

                                                   Graduate Education at BIT, Zhuhai                              WeChat Official Account

 

        4.  Staff and Contact Information for the 11th Competition：

Organizing Committee Contacts:

XIAO Wenying: +86-10-68914502 (Overall Coordination)

WANG Ru: +86-756-3622786 (Competition Organization)

HE Hongwen: +86-10-68915135 (Expert Evaluation)

SONG Kan: +86-756-6846150 (Registration & Submission for Challenge Topics 1.1-1.9)

BAI Jing: +86-756-3622728 (Registration & Submission for Challenge Topics 2.2-2.3, 3.1, 4.1)

FENG Jiwei: +86-15210617963 (Registration & Submission for Challenge Topic 2.1)

QI Min: +86-756-3835202 (Registration & Submission for International Participants)

LIU Yueping: +86-756-6846170 (Media & Publicity)

Secretariat Contacts:

WU Minjie,WANG Xiaojiao: +86-29-88460213 (Graduate School of Northwestern Polytechnical University)

 

 

The Organizing Committee of

China Graduate Future Flight Vehicle Innovation Competition

June 12, 2025