Start-ups have until 31 January 2017 to submit their entries for the international ‘Start Up Energy Transition Award’, from the German Energy Agency.

The competition is open to any ideas that promote energy transition and worldwide climate protection.They should be submitted in five categories: mobility meets energy transition;  urban energy transition; cleantech against climate change; future production & manufacturing; and a special prize under the UN’s ‘Sustainable Energy for All’ target.

The start-ups with the most innovative business models will have an opportunity to present their projects and solutions to international investors, decision-makers and climate protection specialists during the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue in March 2017, and to network with them.

Applications may be submitted at www.startup-energy-transition.com.