Application Deadline: 31 May, 2025
LOCATION: France
Ready to make an impact? Register for the Schneider Go Green Student competition today and be a part of the movement towards a cleaner, more sustainable future for all! This is a global competition open to all students and young entrepreneurs who are passionate about making a difference through innovation in renewable energy. We invite you to join us in creating sustainable solutions for those who need it most.
ELIGIBILITY:
Current enrolled students aged 18 to 30
Participants must have proficiency in English as the official language for the competition.
Must participate in teams of up to 4 members. We encourage each team to be gender balanced.
All team members must study in the same country, but they may attend different educational institutions and be enrolled in different courses and various academic years.
There is no registration fee to participate—it’s free!
Timeline:
1 April—Launch and Registration: Register by submitting your resume using the following link. After registering, you will receive a follow-up email with additional instructions on how to form your team and submit your project proposals.
31 May—Registrations Close: Registrations will not be accepted. Registered teams to continue working on their project proposal submission.
30 June – Submission Deadline: Submit a renewable energy solution that addresses the identified environmental and social impacts. Evaluation will be based on eligibility criteria and judging standards.
1 July–31 July—Proposal Review: Judges will review all submissions and select the top 10 teams.
1 August – 31 August—Project Development and Submission: The top 10 teams selected will proceed to develop their idea into a comprehensive business case. Each team will be paired with a Schneider Electric mentor to support them during the project development phase.
1 Sept. – 30 Sept. – Internal Project Review: Judges will review submitted project materials according to the judging criteria and select the top 3 teams, who will be invited to the global virtual finals to pitch their solution.
16 October—Global Final: The top 3 teams will get the opportunity to present their solution to a virtual panel of judges, who will identify a global winner!
BENEFIT:
The top three winning teams will share a total prize pool of €10,000 (1st Place: €6,000, 2nd Place: €2,500, 3rd Place: €1,500)
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