The Science4Life Energy Award is designed to address the specific needs of startup projects in the energy sector. Participation in this competition is exclusively open to founder teams or young companies that are developing or already offering products, services, or digital business models, in the field of energy.
The winners receive prize money of more than €20,000 as well as the opportunity to take part in the Science4Life Academy Days, wich include various workshops and individual coaching sessions.
The Science4Life Energy Award is aimed at founders with ideas in the following areas:
The Three Phases of the Competition
Phase 1
Idea phase
Submission Deadline
October 6, 2025
Award Ceremony
November 14, 2025
Prizes
1 x Business-Coaching
1 x € 500
Phase 2
Concept phase
Submission Deadline
January 12, 2026
Award Ceremony
March 3, 2026
Prizes
1 x Business-Coaching
1 x € 1,500
Phase 3
Business plan phase
Submission Deadline
April 13, 2026
Award Ceremony
June 22, 2026
Prizes
1 x Business-Coaching
1 x € 5,000
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