Deadline: 11 September 2017
Do you have an idea that can change the future of sustainable energy? Do you run a Sustainable Energy Business and Need a Strategic partner to help you grow? Then, PowerUp! Is for you!
InnoEnergy, Europe’s largest sustainable energy accelerator, is inviting applications for its competition “PowerUp!” the biggest regional competition for energy start-ups in central and Eastern Europe (CEE).
InnoEnergy is offering the opportunity to take part in its flagship Highway programme, which offers support worth €150k to the most promising sustainable energy start-ups, along with three cash prizes of up to €20k.
Focus Areas
- Renewable energy
- Smart electric grid
- Electricity storage
- Smart and efficient building and cities
- Energy efficiency
- Clean coal technologies
- Energy from chemicals fuels
- Sustainable nuclear and renewable convergence
Benefits
- InnoEnergy Highway Accelerator programme with investment up to 150 000€
- 20 000€ for the first place
- 10 000€ for the second place
- 5 000€ for the third place
- Gain International Business Contacts
- Gain media attention
- Access to mentoring and substantial support from leading energy companies
- Practical workshops and business coaching
Eligibility Criteria
- The competition invites start-ups and entrepreneurs from 23 countries of Central and Eastern Europe to take part in the third edition of PowerUp! 2017 (Bulgaria, Albania, Croatia, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czech Republic, Estonia, Macedonia, Greece, Georgia, Hungary, Moldova, Montenegro, Latvia, Serbia, Lithuania, Turkey, Ukraine, Poland, Cyprus, Slovakia, Slovenia and Romania).
- The competition is looking for innovative start-ups with:
- Technology that has been validated in a relevant environment
- Ambition and enthusiasm to work with a strategic partner to succeed
- An interest in one of eight areas of focus
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via given website.
For more information, please visit InnoEnergy PowerUp.