AWARD
Solar Startup Award 2024
Welcome to the Solar Startup Award, where innovation meets the energy transition!
SolarPower Europe, the association for the entire European solar sector, is here to support the brightest solar startups. As solar has established itself as the most versatile technology and cementing its role in becoming the leading power technology, we’re seeking smart startups to tackle the challenges of the energy transition, and present innovative solutions. This competition is your chance to showcase ideas that can shape the future of a solar power– based energy system.
Who is eligible to participate? 🎯
- Solar power generation devices
- Solar system components including technologies, such as battery storage that support the flexibility of solar power
- Solar power solutions to electrify heating
- Innovative solar business models based on digital solutions.
Startups must have a proven track-record, be no older than 5 years, and employ no more than 30 FTEs.
Prizes 🏆
Winner
- Wins € 5000 (sponsored by Enerparc)
- Free startup exhibition spot at The Smarter E Europe 2024 (sponsored by The Smarter E)
- Opportunity to pitch on the stage during the Solar Startup session at the SolarPower Summit 2024
- 1 year of free membership at SolarPower Europe
- Name and website of the company on the SolarPower Summit 2024 website
- Video interview with winner recorded at the SolarPower Summit 2024
- Q&A blogpost with winner to be published on SolarPower Europe website
- Free advertorial in the monthly newsletter
TOP 3 finalists
- Opportunity to pitch on stage during the Solar Startup session of the SolarPower Summit 2024
- Exhibition stand with digital screen to present their company during the SolarPower Summit 2024
- 1 year of free membership at SolarPower Europe
- Name and website of the company on the Solar Startup website, and SolarPower Summit 2024 website
TOP 10 finalists
- Name and website of the 10 short-listed companies on the Solar Startup website
- Opportunity to pitch to online jury
Timeline ⏳
08/01/2024 – Registration open
07/02/2024 – Deadline for applications
14/02/2024 – Announcement longlist (max. 10 startups)
23/02/2024 – Pitch event (online)
23/02/2024 – Announcement finalists (3 startups)
04/03/2024 – Awards ceremony at SolarPower Summit in Brussels
Jury members ⚖️
- Stefan Müller – Co-Founder and Board Member, Enerparc
- Felix Krause – Managing Partner, Vireo Ventures
- Jenny Chase – Solar analyst, BloombergNEF
- Michael Schmela – Executive Advisor & Director of Market Intelligence, SolarPower Europe
How to apply 🚀
You can apply by filling in this form by 7 February 2024.
For any questions, please contact startups@solarpowereurope.org
Finalists 2024
Longlisted Companies 2024
Previous winners
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
Testimonial
Fredrik Moger, CEO & Co-Founder of Enernite
Sponsors and Partners of the Solar Startup Award 2023
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Radisson Collection Hotel, Grand Place Brussels