COUNTDOWN 2010



Finalist notification

The preliminary jury of the Postcode Lottery Green Challenge will choose the finalists who will have a go at winning 500,000 Euro or one of the two extra 100,000 Euro prizes.

Finalist presentations

We will invite each finalist to Amsterdam at our expense to present his or her idea to the jury between 19 and 24 September 2010. The jury will announce the winner at the awards celebration on 23 September.

Liftoff!

The €500,000 grand prize and two new €100,000 runner-up prizes, plus help from leading professionals, will enable the winners to develop their inventions and present them to the world within the next two years.

2009 finalists

One bright idea can make a big difference. The entrant with the best idea for a greenhouse-gas-reducing product or service will win €500,000, expert coaching and a starting list of customers! Read all about it »

How to win
Think you're too young to enter this contest? You lack a track record as an inventor? Or your idea's too wacky to fly? Read this »


We'd like to share a few great ideas that are already making a difference in the world. These ideas inspired us - maybe they'll inspire you too, and expand your mind and imagination.


"I'm pleased that the Dutch Postcode Lottery has launched the Green Challenge to encourage entrepreneurs to develop new ways to fight one of the most pressing issues of our time: climate change." Read more »