Competition
SET Award 2027
Global competition for energy and climate tech startups, with €10,000 in equity-free prize money per category winner and a pitch at the SET Tech Festival in Berlin. Closes 30 Nov 2026.
- Up to €10,000
- Endet am 30. Nov. 2026
- Deutschland
- Keine
- Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
- climatetech, energy, mobility, proptech
- global
Über diese Ausschreibung
The SET Award, run by the German Energy Agency (dena), is an international competition for energy and climate tech startups. Entrants choose one of five categories: clean energy and storage; digital energy and markets; buildings and construction; industry and value chains; and mobility and transportation. The top three in each category become finalists and receive travel to Berlin, meetings with an investor and corporate jury, an exhibition booth and a live pitch at the SET Tech Festival in March 2027. Each category winner receives €10,000 in equity-free prize money.
Wer sich bewerben kann
- Founded in August 2016 or later - Registered or in the process of registering - At least a proof of concept, plus a client, partner or working prototype (hardware generally TRL 4+) - Energy or climate tech focus; application completed in English