The Start Up Energy Transition Award (SET) 2023 is now accepting applications. An international competition for entrepreneurs working on concepts affecting the global energy transition and climate change is called the Start Up Energy Transition Award (SET).
More than 2,700 applications from more than 100 nations have been submitted for the award over the past six years. This should serve as evidence of the rise of innovation in the global energy transition. Applications are now being accepted for the SET Award’s 7th cycle. Fill out an application right away to join the top 15 energy start-ups in 2023!
Categories:
- Clean Energy & Storage: Generating, storing and distributing renewable energy is central to
the energy transition. This category focuses on start-ups decarbonising our most energyintensive sectors and accelerating the adoption of new solutions. - Quality Energy Access & SDG-7: This category rewards start-ups working with and
empowering the communities that are most impacted by climate change. Innovations
focused on positive social impact will score big here. - Buildings & Construction: The built environment accounts for 30% of global energy usage
through construction, materials or just through temperature management. New for 2023,
this rewards those creating comfortable, cost-effective, energy-efficient buildings of the
future. - Mobility & Transportation: Transportation and mobility continue to be one of the most
essential but energy-intensive sectors. This category rewards creative solutions that span
the large and the physical to the virtual and the digital. - Industry: Industry emits 33% of GHG emissions and uses 38% of global energy. Innovation
here is one of the most important ways to decarbonise. A new category for 2023, could your
start-up be the game-changer?
Award:
Winner of Category
- €10,000 prize money per winner
- Profile of start-up celebrated across the World Energy Council’s global energy network in 99
countries - Opportunity to attend the World Energy Leaders’ Summit
- Extra visibility and PR
- Speaking slot at the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue 2023
Finalists:
- Round trip flights to and from Berlin, and accommodation for 2 representatives of the startup to attend the SET Tech Festival and Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue
- Connect with a C-level jury
- Booth at the SET Tech Festival
- Live pitches at the SET Tech Festival
- Feature in the “Energy Frontrunners” series
- Access to exclusive partner events globally
SET100:
- Feature in an annual SET100 list publication, which is circulated to investors, corporates, and
political stakeholders across the globe - Free tickets to the SET Tech Festival 2023
- Free tickets to the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue (BETD) 2023
- Content creation: interviews & articles
- Access to exclusive partner events globally
All Participants:
- Inform and influence policies that will boost innovation
- Have your voice heard and participate in the World Energy Survey
Eligibility:
- Applicants may only apply to one category. All subsequent applications to other categories
will be disqualified. - The startup must not have been founded longer than ten years ago. In other words, the date
of foundation cannot exceed 2012. - The application, including any attached documents, must be in English.
- The startup must be able to present a functioning prototype. In addition, the company must
be registered or be in the process of becoming registered and the applicant must be able to
present a proof of concept or a client, and/or an industrial/corporate/institutional partner.
Application:
The applicant must fill out the entire form. Partially completed applications will not be accepted
