We are very happy to announce that we received many entries that could contribute to the fight against climate change! The entries come from countries all over the world, including India, Brazil, Israel, the United States of America, the Philippines, Tanzania, China, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.
From the 235 entries, the preliminary jury will now choose three to five finalists. The names of the finalists will be announced after 9 September. Press release »
Once again, the team with the best idea will win
€500,000 in capital to execute the winning plan. The prize money, provided by the Dutch Postcode Lottery, will be awarded at the PICNIC'08 event.
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AMSTERDAM, 29 September 2007 – The PICNIC Green Challenge 2007 has a winner. Jury Chairman Sir Richard Branson presented the inaugural €500,000 PICNIC Green Challenge award to Igor Kluin of the Netherlands. The jury deemed Qurrent, Kluin's idea for local energy networks that share alternative energy sources and optimise power usage, the greenest of all entries.
One bright idea can make a big difference. The entrant with the best idea for a greenhouse-gas-reducing product or service will win win €500,000, expert coaching and a starting list of customers! Read all about it »
For more information to attend the Deciding Round and Award Ceremony of the PICNIC Green Challenge 25 September 08, please click here »
"I'm pleased that the Dutch Postcode Lottery, in collaboration with PICNIC, has launched the PICNIC Green Challenge to encourage entrepreneurs to develop new ways..."
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PICNIC'08 takes place in September in Amsterdam. PICNIC is Europe's top event for cross-media creativity and innovation. "During PICNIC, Amsterdam becomes the capital of the international creative industy," says Bas Verhart, co-founder of PICNIC and CEO of Media Republic.