Competition

Start Up Energy Transition (dena, German Energy Agency)

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.

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You’ll go to startup-energy-transition.com to apply

Amount
Up to €10,000
Deadline
Closes 30 Nov 2026
Country
Germany
Equity taken
None
Stages
Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
Sectors
climatetech, energy, mobility, proptech
Regions
global

About this opportunity

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.

Who can apply

- 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