GreenSpark innovation contest

Fueling fearless innovation

Bold ideas built the energy industry. GreenSpark is where Lummus engineers turn the next ones into reality with the tools, mentorship, and runway to make them real.

Program Overview

A startup mindset, backed by a global technology leader

GreenSpark gives Lummus engineers a structured challenge to develop startup-style concepts focused on profitable decarbonization of hydrocarbon and energy process technologies. Teams work with modern digital tools and AI-enabled methods to move faster, test smarter, and build ideas that hold up in the real world.

The best concepts don’t stop at the contest. Winning teams get a direct path from idea to accelerator, with the potential to commercialize what they’ve built.

The world is watching the energy industry transform. GreenSpark is how Lummus makes sure we’re leading it.

What top teams earn

Accelerator access

Top teams move into a six-month dedicated accelerator with time, tools, and organizational backing to take their idea further than the contest alone could take it.

IP development

Promising concepts enter a process to explore intellectual property development and protection, turning ideas into assets that could strengthen Lummus’ competitive portfolio.

Commercialization

The most compelling ideas have the opportunity to secure funding and support to advance from concept to commercialization.

Talent Perspectives

Hear from past participants

“Being recognized was an honor, but the real value of GreenSpark was the chance to innovate in ways that go beyond our day-to-day work. As a young engineer, this was an invaluable opportunity to exercise our creativity and problem-solving skills while balancing technical and economic considerations. What’s most exciting is what comes next: we’re already working with the R&D team to develop a test plan for our pilot unit and take our findings forward.”
Sydney Sweet
Process Engineer, GreenSpark Winner, 2026
“Participating in GreenSpark was a wonderful opportunity to apply the engineering knowledge I’ve gained through working at Lummus in creative ways. It challenged our team to think outside the box, tackle problems we don’t deal with day-to-day, and collaborate with brilliant minds from across Lummus’ technology portfolio.”
Eric Liu
Process Engineer, GreenSpark Winner, 2026

Be the catalyst

The world runs on what we help create. Come help us create what’s next.

Join a team where your expertise meets real purpose: shaping the future of energy, technology, and innovation, one breakthrough at a time.

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