From 1 March to 1 May 2019
Complete the online application
27 June 2019
The preliminary jury announces the 25 nominees
September 2019
3 September the five finalists will be announced
3 October 2019
Final presentation for an international jury and selected audience
Worldwide
One of the world's largest annual competitions in the field of sustainable entrepreneurship
Competition
The winner receives €500,000
A sustainable planet
Our aim is a zero carbon economy
For start-ups
Help them bring their product/service to market
Since 2007
Founded in 2007 after being inspired by president Clinton
Innovative entrepreneurs
You are an innovative entrepreneur with an idea to tackle climate change
Businessplan
You have a proven business plan to execute your idea
A sustainable planet
You have a product or service that contributes towards a more sustainable planet
To market
Your product/service should be developed enough to be executed and brought to market within 2 years
English
You are able to pitch your business plan in English
Qurrent
The Qbox combines the energy generated by personal solar panels and regulates the energy needs and costs
2007
Ecovative
Ecovative takes agricultural waste to create all sorts of sustainable decomposable material as an alternative to styrofoam
2008
The Power Collective
The Power Collective developed the RidgeBlade, a low-cost rooftop wind turbine that captures wind power in low-wind conditions
2009
One Earth Designs
The SolSource from One Earth Designs is a light, foldable device that harnesses the sun's energy to cook and generate heat and light
2010
CINTEP
CINTEP's technique cuts water and energy usage by 70% without sacrificing enjoyment or hygiene
2011
Mango Materials
Mango Materials produces a naturally occurring biopolymer from waste biogas that is competitive with plastic
2012
bioMASON
bioMASON employs natural micro-organisms to manufacture biological cement-based building materials
2013
bio-bean
bio-bean uses a patented process to upcycle waste coffee grounds into two advanced biofuel products
2014
Land Life Company
The Cocoon from Land Life Company is designed to support a seedling through its critical first years, especially in arid regions
2015
PHYSEE
The PowerWindow from PHYSEE is a patented and transparent double-paned windows that convert light into electricity
2016
EarthEnable
EarthEnable provide an alternative in the form of sustainable, clean, waterproof earthen flooring
2017
The Great Bubble Barrier
The Great Bubble Barrier has found a way to block plastics and allow passage of ships and fish
2018
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