Do you have a creative solution for clean, sustainable, and accessible energy? If yes, then submit your innovative ideas!
Sponsoring Agency: STEAMFutureMaker
Type of Fund: Challenges, Competitions or Prizes
Deadline Available: Available
Deadline Date (mm/dd/yyyy): 05/31/2021
Size of the Fund: Less than USD $50,000
Do you have a creative solution for clean, sustainable, and accessible energy? If yes, then submit your innovative ideas!
STEAM at Siemens Energy invites you to participate in the Clean Energy Challenge to address the growing energy demand with a climate friendly approach in this unique opportunity!
Some examples of clever solutions to energy waste and sustainability include:
• Turbines fueled by fast-food reclaimed grease
• Solar panel roofing or household windows
• Harnessing power from tidal wave motion
Reward Tiers
• 10 Winners will receive $1,000 each.
Eligibility Criteria
• This competition is open to anyone 18+ who is not a permanent full-time employee of Siemens Energy or Siemens affiliated companies. Interns and contractors are welcome to apply.
• Individual contestants are encouraged, however teams of up to three people are allowed to participate via one submission. The disbursement of prize money must be managed by the team; Siemens Energy and Mindsumo will not manage disbursements for teams.
Deliverables
Design a unique solution that solves a problem related to clean, sustainable, and accessible energy. Specifically, address the following:
• What is your unique solution for accessing clean, sustainable energy?
• What about your solution will eliminate wasted energy?
• Explain how your solution is feasible, scalable, and safe.
Competition Structure
• Phase One: Idea Submission
o 10 finalists will be selected based on published judging rubric and awarded $1,000 USD each!
o These finalists will move forward to participate in Phase 2 of the competition which requires a prototype development and presentation
• Phase Two: Develop Prototype (June 21st – July 24th)
o Finalists will be assigned a mentor from Siemens Energy who will guide them during the prototype development phase
o Select contestants may receive additional funding for prototype if required and depending on the project; prototypes can be built or presented via software e.g. 3D rendering
• Prototype Presentations (July 26th – July 30th)
o Contestants will be invited to present their prototype to judging panel
o 3 winners will be selected based on published judging rubric and will receive an additional award of $1,530 USD each! (Winners to be announced in August 2021)
More information at: http://steamfuturemaker.com/?page=events
Eligible Countries:
All Countries
