Category: Award

SET 2018 launches at COP23 at November 14th – Register here!

Official Program Start Up Energy Transition 2018 Launch at COP23 Details: November 14th, 14:00 – 15:30 at Climate Planet, Rheinauen Bonn Powered by the German Energy Agency (dena), Start Up […]

SET announces Country Partnership with Canada

We are very proud to announce the Government of Canada as SET’s new country partner for the upcoming round in 2017-2018. Through this partnership, we will strengthen the existing SET […]

Start Up Energy Transition Award: Paving Way for Sustainable Development Goal 7

How do we see our future? Which trajectories will we take to make sure that our future is one which is prosperous for global citizens and the environment? These are […]

Award Finalist: Blue Inductive GmbH charges batteries without the need of human interaction

Our next finalists come from one of the most beautiful areas in Germany – Freiburg. You might have heard of it, as it is not only the sunniest but also […]

GET100: G20 leaders receive list of 100 outstanding start-ups in energy

Global energy transition can only be successful if the global community pursues it collectively.  This is why the Start Up Energy Transition proudly represents the growing number of start-ups, politicians […]

Award Finalist: Sunew from Brazil comes to revolutionize the solar industry

Our next finalist is based in Brazil. SUNEW is focused on development, manufacturing and commercialization of OPV (Organic Photovoltaics). It has the world’s largest infrastructure in this segment, with a […]

Award Finalist: SunCulture from Kenya exponentially improves the livelihoods of smallholder farmers

Many irrigation systems in Africa and all over the world are still running on fuel pumps. What another great field where solar can make a huge difference! We’re proud to […]

Award Finalist: GreenSync innovates smart software solutions to integrate renewables into the grid

Hello smart grid! Meet our next finalist: GreenSync. They might have the longest journey to our Tech Festival – coming straight from Melbourne, Australia. Phil Blythe, CEO, explains why just […]

Interview with Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu from Coldhubs

“I believe in simple solutions” ColdHubs provides solar-powered cooling systems that help farmers in off-grid areas in Nigeria to maintain and extend the life of their harvest. Founder and CEO […]

Award Finalist: Glowee from France develops a biological source of light

Meet our next finalists! These guys are developing solutions for how to produce and consume light. And they are inspired by nature, because nature knows best ! We met Sandra Rey, […]