Apply: 2018 Ashden Awards For Green Entrepreneurs

Call for Entries for the 2018 Ashden Awards is now open.

Are you part of a scheme – or know of one – that’s breaking new ground in renewable energy generation, reducing energy demand, increasing access to energy, or encouraging more sustainable forms of transport?

Then you should apply for the Ashden Awards.

Why Apply?

• Award of up to £20,000
• National and international media exposure
• Tailored support to develop your work even further
• Media materials to help you tell your story

Eligibility

On 14 June 2018, 10 winners from around the world will receive a prize fund and global recognition for their achievements in increasing access to sustainable energy, promoting sustainable travel and helping build a low-carbon future.

To be eligible, your organisation must fit the criteria listed below:

• Finance and business innovation for delivering sustainable energy: Organisations or enterprises accelerating access to sustainable energy through innovation.
• Sustainable cities and buildings: Organisations working in the built environment to rapidly decarbonise towns and cities.
• Sustainable transport and mobility: Innovative enterprises or programmes that are improving access to sustainable mobility services for those who currently have poor access.
• Powering business: Enterprises or programmes which provide and/or use clean energy or energy efficiency in the provision of goods and services through business activities.
• Energy access frontiers: Organisations improving energy access in areas where the market for sustainable energy products and services is underdeveloped and energy access penetration is low.
• Sustainable energy and health: Organisations enabling the use of sustainable forms of energy to make a direct improvement to people’s health or to support the provision of health services.

Deadline: 7th November 2017

Click here to apply.