400+
Challengers
6
Tracks
30
Finalists
1
Winner
ABOUT
Energy Tech Challengers (formerly New Energy Challengers (NEC)) identifies and brings the world’s top energy, transport and sustainability startups together on one stage to compete for equity free money prize, the attention of global media and 100+ VC’s and CVC’s.
Companies competed in six main tracks contributing to the sustainable energy transition – Batteries, Hydrogen, E-Mobility, Digitalization, Automation & AI, Future Grid.
Results
10 companies will be chosen in each of the six tracks by a distinguished panel of industry-leading experts from leading corporations, venture capital, ecosystem builders and green media partners. The ETC60 will be pitching virtually during the Energy Tech Summit 2021 (April 27, 2021).
5 companies will be shortlisted in each track and pitching virtually during the Energy Tech Challengers closing event, due in September 2021, offering valuable media and PR attention, as well as vast networking opportunities.
One single company will be announced as the ultimate winner of Energy Tech Challenger 2021 award. In addition, top companies for each track will be awarded with prizes.
ENTRY CRITERIA
There is no geographical limitation for application, companies from all around the world are encouraged to apply if they meet the below minimum criteria:
- from Seed to Series B growth stage
- must be a technology company challenging status quo in the energy and mobility sectors
- must have a market ready product (we do not encourage pre-product companies to apply)
- must have revenue or at least minimal traction
- is privately held, often with venture capital investors or bootstrapped
- cannot be a spin-off from large conglomerate
- finalists are required to attend Energy Tech Summit and pitch at ETC in person (C level or Founder level)
EVALUATION CRITERIA
All applications will be assessed with respect to the following criteria:
- PROBLEM (clearness, importance, etc.)
- PRODUCT/SERVICE (core revenue model, differentiation, competition, etc.)
- GO TO MARKET (understanding of target, scalability, etc.)
- PROGRESS/TRACTION (market fit, roadmap, etc.)
- TEAM (experience, competence, balance, etc.)
- FINANCING (potential of securing the next investment, etc.)
TIMELINE 2021
1.
Application deadline
April 1
2.
TOP 60 Announced
April 12
4.
TOP 30 Announced
May / June
5.
TOP 30 pitches
September @ Energy Tech Challengers Closing Event
6.
TOP 6 Pitches & Winner Announced
September @ Energy Tech Challengers Closing Event
Battery
E-Mobility
Hydrogen
Digitalization
Automation & AI
Future Grid
ETC 2020 live pitches
JURY
IGNACIO GIMENEZ (NACHO)
MD Europe & Middle East @ BP Ventures
ROKAS PECIULAITIS
Founding & Managing Partner @ Contrarian Ventures
DANIEL EDGERLEY
Investment Manager @ Inven Capital
ANTOINE DELAFARGUE
Chief Technology Officer @ Total Ventures
STEPHANE VILLECROZE
Managing Partner @ Demeter
FLORIAN ANDREAS KOLB
Chief Commercial Officer & General Manager Energy @ Intertrust Technologies Corporation
AMIT SRIVASTAVA
Senior Partner @ Cycle Capital Management
ROB GENIESER
Managing Partner @ ETF Partners
DR. GREGOR BRODT
Vice President Technology Scouting & Innovation @ BASF
ULRICH SEITZ
Managing Director @ BayWa r.e. Energy Ventures
SILVIA MENDEZ
Enel Innovation Hub Europe @ Enel
FOUNDERS & PARTNERS
Founders
Technology Partner
Network Partner
