The Science4Life Energy Cup 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 Cup is aimed at founders with ideas in the following areas:
The Three Phases of the Competition
Phase 1
Idea phase
Submission Deadline
October 14, 2024
Academy Day
November 22, 2024
Award Ceremony
November 22, 2024
Prizes
5 x Academy Day participation (1 day)
3 x € 500
Phase 2
Concept phase
Submission Deadline
January 20, 2025
Academy Day
March 10 - 11, 2025
Award Ceremony
March 13, 2025
Prizes
5 x Academy Day participation (2 days)
3 x € 1,000
Phase 3
Business plan phase
Submission Deadline
April 14, 2025
Academy Day
June 27 - 30, 2025
Award Ceremony
June 30, 2025
Prizes
3 x Academy Day participation (3 days)
1st place: €10,000
2nd place: €5,000
3rd place: € 2,500
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