The Emerson License to Flow Challenge

Every drop that flows through an industrial pipeline carries with it a process; it carries risk. In industries like chemical manufacturing, oil and gas, and natural gas processing, acid corrosion silently eats away at the precision instruments that keep operations safe, efficient, and profitable. Emerson, a global leader in automation and process measurement, has spent decades mastering the science of flow. Now, the company is turning outward to invite innovators, material scientists, and engineers to tackle one of its toughest challenges: building the next generation of corrosion protection.This is your chance to design a lining solution capable of shielding stainless-steel flow components from some of the harshest chemicals on Earth (sulfuric acid and sodium hydroxide) while meeting rigorous environmental and performance standards. The right solution could redefine what’s possible in industrial measurement, unlocking safer, more sustainable operations worldwide.Winners won’t just earn a share of the $30,000 prize pool; they’ll gain a potential partnership with Emerson’s world-class R&D and manufacturing teams to bring their innovation from concept to commercial reality. Solving this challenge isn’t just about protecting metal; it’s about reshaping how entire industries flow.