The challenge

Startup 4 Climate is one of our most urgent initiatives to date. We believe that innovation and collaboration is key as we move into the future, which is why this challenge is aimed at young companies with ideas that can speed up the energy transition and limit global warming to 1,5 degrees.

The energy transition encompasses initiatives that promote the switch from current energy and transport systems to those systems and solutions that are smarter, more efficient and have the ability to reduce humanity’s negative impact on planet earth.

The shortlisted submissions pitch their ideas to our jury of experts from the fields of entrepreneurship, energy, green technology and climate action. The winning startups are granted a SEK 2 million prize to help catalyze their ideas and contribute to the energy transition.

The Win-win.

What’s in it for you?

By joining Startup 4 Climate, contestants have the opportunity to pitch their ideas to our jury of experts.

Two winners will share a prize of 2 million SEK, as well as coaching from the expert jury, to help catalyze their ideas and contribute to the energy transition.

Contestants will also receive a membership at THINGS, have the opportunity to interact with two of Sweden’s most well-known energy companies, tap into their networks as well as be fronted on large social media platforms and news outlets.

What’s in it for Ellevio & GodEl?

As two of the Swedish energy market’s most well-known actors, we have a great responsibility in shaping the future of the sector. We want to promote the transition to a truly sustainable energy system, but we can’t do it alone.

Innovation and wide-spread engagement are key aspects for curbing the global climate crisis. Therefore we want to catalyze more actors and contribute to initiatives that can enable our common goals for a sustainable future.

People´s Vote

How does it works?

On September 3, we will open up “Folkets Röst”. This is your chance to contribute to this year´s competion. All competing companies are presented on our website with a short description of their innovation.

As an extra treat, Ellevio and GodEl will donate 5 SEK per vote to Doctors Without Borders (Läkare Utan Gränser) for their project in Sierra Leone (up to a maximum of 25,000 SEK).

This is your chance to contribute to this year’s competition. Pick your favorite by clicking “vote now.” You can only vote once. The contestant who receives the most votes will secure a spot on the finalist shortlist and will get to pitch their idea to the jury at the grand finale on November 14th.

The voting runs until September 29.

Make your vote!

Collaborators

GODEL

GodEl is the 9th biggest electricity company in Sweden. It is owned by the GoodCause foundation that donates all dividends to charitable purposes. To this day, GodEl has donated over SEK 65 million to NGO:s such as Naturskyddsföreningen and MSF. GodEl is also a key player when it comes to sustainable electricity contracts. They provide only renewable energy marked as Bra Miljöval. Additionally, GodEl measures the company’s entire carbon footprint and invests in projects that reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

ELLEVIO

Ellevio AB is one of Sweden’s largest distribution network operators. Ellevio invests in, develops and maintains the company’s power grids in order to ensure a reliable electricity supply to its 962,000 customers. By investing in a long-term sustainable power grid Ellevio works to improve the quality of life for its customers as well as to enable the ongoing energy transformation and the continued digitization of the society.

THINGS

THINGS is the #1 deeptech- and innovation hub in Sweden, focusing on industry, infrastructure, utilities and mobility. THINGS Community consists of ~100 members, 50/50 deeptech companies and established companies, ranging from Tokyo to Silicon Valley. Together with them and a range of carefully selected international partners, THINGS provide truly international services for its members including challenges, acceleration programs, co-pilots and matchmaking. THINGS also arrange open events including its eBazaar™, eXplore™ and Get-On-Top-Of™ series.

WE DON’T HAVE TIME

We Don’t Have Time is a social media network for everyone who wants to be a part of the solution. Being a member of We Don’t Have Time is free of charge and lets you create climate reviews as well as interact and follow other members. The non-profit foundation is based in Stockholm, Sweden and its principal purpose is to contribute to a reduced climate impact and an ecologically sustainable environment.

Contact

helen.iwefors@purposepr.se