Are you a college student excited about engineering, digital design, or sustainability? The Immersive Design Challenge 2026, backed by Siemens Digital Industries Software (in partnership with Sony), is an incredible chance to build future-ready skills using NX software, immersive technology, and sustainable innovation.
At Coimbatore Cad Solutions Pvt Ltd — a Certified Siemens NX Education Partner in India — we are proud to support and guide students throughout this event — including help with NX Student Version installation, team formation, and idea development.
🔍 What Is the Immersive Design Challenge 2026?
- The Immersive Design Challenge is a global hybrid competition running from October 2025 to May 2026, where student teams use immersive engineering and Siemens NX software to make a product or process more sustainable.
- Siemens has partnered with Sony to merge the power of the Sony XR head-mounted display with Designcenter X NX – bringing immersive 3D CAD into the real world.
- This unique blend of industrial metaverse visualization, digital twin technology, and NX software empowers students to:
- Learn sustainable product development
- Strengthen design & engineering skills
- Understand virtual prototyping
- 👉 Official challenge website: https://immersive-design-challenge.com/immersive-design-challenge.com+1

🎯 Why This Challenge Matters for Students
NX software is one of the world’s most advanced design engineering platforms used by industries such as:
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Industrial machinery
- Electronics
- Consumer products
By participating in this challenge, students not only learn real-world NX workflows but also gain hands-on exposure to the future of digital engineering.
🏆 What You Will Be Doing in the Challenge

Teams of 3 to 8 students will propose ideas that use immersive design to improve the sustainability of any product or process.
Round 1 – Idea Submission (Ends January 26, 2026)
Submit a short questionnaire describing your idea.
Round 2 – Visualization & Prototype
Teams selected for Round 2 will receive:
- Free Academic Licenses of Designcenter X NX
- Support from Siemens engineering experts
- Guidance on using the Sony XR HMD for immersive visualization
Grand Finale
Winning teams will present their ideas live at Siemens Realize Live 2026, a global engineering innovation event.
🎓 Who Can Participate?
- This challenge is open to:
- Students pursuing B.E, B.Tech, M.E, M.Tech, B.Sc, M.Sc, and PhD
- All engineering, design, and science disciplines
- Students with interest in CAD, sustainability, and problem-solving
- At least one member should have basic NX software skills
💡 What Is Immersive Engineering?
Immersive Engineering connects the digital world and the real world through:
- Interactive 3D visualization
- Digital twins
- Industrial Metaverse
- XR-enabled product review
- Human-centered design evaluation
NX software plays a central role here, making it a crucial skill for next-gen engineers.
👨🏫 How Coimbatore Cad Solutions Pvt Ltd Helps Students
As Certified Siemens Education Partners for NX Software, we Coimbatore Cad Solutions Pvt Ltd support students in multiple ways:
✔ FREE Guidance on
- How to participate in the Immersive Design Challenge
- How to form teams
- How to prepare your idea submission
✔ FREE Support for NX Software
- Assistance with NX Student Version download and installation
- Troubleshooting during setup
- Basic orientation for new learners
✔ Expert Training
If your college or team wants deeper knowledge, you can explore our NX training programs:
👉 Visit: Contact Training Support
✔ Learn More About Siemens Software
👉 https://cocads.com/siemens-nx/
🚀 Register for the Challenge
Don’t miss this chance to compete globally, learn advanced SIEMENS NX software, and build future-ready skills!
👉 Register Here: https://register.immersive-design-challenge.com/
👉 Submission Deadline: 26 January 2026
For guidance, reach out to us anytime at Coimbatore Cad Solutions Pvt Ltd.
📌 All Useful External Links
- Immersive Design Challenge 2026:
- https://immersive-design-challenge.com/?linkId=300000034699415
- Registration Link:
- https://register.immersive-design-challenge.com/
- Siemens & Sony XR Partnership:
- https://newsroom.sw.siemens.com/en-US/siemens-rl24-sony-siemens-nx/
- Designcenter X NX Software:
- https://blogs.sw.siemens.com/nx-design/designcenter-x-nx-cad-cam-academic-software/
- 2025 Finalist Projects:
- https://immersive-design-challenge.com/april-2025-finalists
- Siemens Industrial Metaverse Overview:
- https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company/digital-transformation/industrial-metaverse.html
- Siemens Industry Use Case (Natilus Aerospace):
- https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company/stories/industry/2024/natilus-aerospace-industrial-metaverse-immersive-engineering.html
