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SCHNEIDER YOUTH EDUCATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM ACCESS TO ENERGY PROGRAM GO GREEN CHALLENGE

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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THRIVE GLOBAL IMPACT CHALLENGE

Application Deadline: May 25, 2025.

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The challenges facing agriculture and food systems have never been more urgent. From climate resilience to food security, innovation is essential to build a sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future. The THRIVE Global Impact Challenge is a worldwide search for trailblazing startups with solutions that will revolutionize agriculture.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be considered for the Global Impact Challenge, applicants must meet the following criteria, demonstrating their potential to deliver innovative, scalable solutions that address critical challenges in agriculture and food systems.

Applicants should be early-stage startups or entrepreneurs at the seed to Series A stage. We welcome innovative ideas and solutions that have the potential for growth and scalability.

They invite applications from around the world. Entrepreneurs and startups from any country or region are encouraged to apply, as we value diverse perspectives and global collaboration.

Applicants should demonstrate a clear alignment with one or more of the above summit themes. Solutions should address the specific challenges within these areas and offer innovative approaches for positive impact. 

Includes showcasing tangible outcomes, data-driven results, or successful implementation of solutions that have positively influenced sustainability, carbon reduction, biodiversity, or other environmental aspects. While not mandatory, we highly value applicants who can demonstrate a proven impact on climate and the environment.

BENEFIT:

Three finalists from each of the six themes will be selected to pitch at the THRIVE Global Impact Summit in Silicon Valley.

Each finalist will receive:

Two complimentary tickets to attend the summit & pre-summit networking reception

A personalized pitch coaching session led by an expert pitch coach

Exposure to top industry corporate leaders during Virtual Pitch Day

A dedicated booth at the summit startup showcase

The winning company will receive the THRIVE Global Impact Challenge Award in addition to investment from SVG Ventures up to $1M USD.

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