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Challengers
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Tracks
30
Finalists
1
Winner
ABOUT
6 Tracks – 30 Finalists
Energy Tech Challengers (formerly New Energy Challengers (NEC)) identifies and brings the world’s top energy, transport and sustainability startups together on one stage to compete for equity free money prize, the attention of global media and 100+ VC’s and CVC’s.
Companies competed in six main tracks contributing to the sustainable energy transition – Batteries, Hydrogen, E-Mobility, Digitalization, Automation & AI, Future Grid.
Results
10 companies will be chosen in each of the six tracks by a distinguished panel of industry-leading experts from leading corporations, venture capital, ecosystem builders and green media partners. The ETC60 will be pitching virtually during the Energy Tech Summit 2021 (April 27, 2021).
5 companies will be shortlisted in each track and pitching virtually during the Energy Tech Challengers closing event, due in September 2021, offering valuable media and PR attention, as well as vast networking opportunities.
One single company will be announced as the ultimate winner of Energy Tech Challenger 2021 award. In addition, top companies for each track will be awarded with prizes.
TIMELINE
Application deadline
April 1
TOP 60 Announced
April 12
TOP 60 pitches
April 27 @ Energy Tech Summit
TOP 30 Announced
May / June
TOP 30 pitches
September @ Energy Tech Challengers Closing Event
TOP 6 Pitches & Winner Announced
September @ Energy Tech Challengers Closing Event
Battery
E-Mobility
Hydrogen
Digitalization
Automation & AI
Future Grid
JURY

IGNACIO GIMENEZ (NACHO)

DANIEL LYONS

ANTOINE DELAFARGUE

ATANAS MUKOV

HEE SUK JUNG

JAMES SPRINZ

CINDI CHOI

ROB GENIESER

LUCILLE BONNET

ULRICH SEITZ

JULIA PADBERG

ROKAS PECIULAITIS

DANNY COTTER

NICOLAS MILERIOUX

DANIEL EDGERLEY

NATE JARET

THUY-NGA BUI

FREDERICO BILELO GONÇALVES

MAREK KAPTURKIEWICZ

VALÉRY PRUNIER

FRANK WOUTERS

VYTENIS KORYZNA

ASHWIN SHASHINDRANATH

ISHITA JAIN

TERHI VAPOLA

JEROME WITTAMER

TOMAS KEMTYS

FRANK VERBEEK

XIN MA

THOMAS LABRYGA
Application to the ETC is entirely free and each of the 60 finalist Companies (10 per each track) will be granted 1 free virtual ticket to Energy Tech Summit 2021. May the odds be in your favor!
For any questions about ETC awards:
FOUNDERS & PARTNERS
Founders

Technology Partner

Network Partner
