Deadline: May 31, 2025

Schneider Go Green Competition 2025 is an exciting international challenge for individuals from diverse backgrounds. In this global competition, entrants are required to submit a creative business model that provides clean, economical, and renewable energy solutions customized to the requirements of local communities. The first category of this challenge is “Solar Power Agriculture” in which participants have to find solutions for solar-powered pre/post-harvesting, storage, and processing. The other category is “Solar Powered Microbusinesses” in which applicants have to come up with innovative ideas for retail and services, refrigeration, manufacturing, and production.

The project proposals submitted in this online entrepreneurship competition should suggest cost-effective solutions making clean energy economical and accessible to everyone including low-income communities. The solutions that will be sustainable, recyclable, repairable, and effective for long-term use and maintenance will be considered for top prizes. It is suggested that proposals should be designed by considering the locally available components so that the solar system can be installed, operated, and maintained by people within the local community.

Schneider Go Green Virtual Competition is a unique opportunity for international students and young entrepreneurs who are passionate about making a difference through innovation in renewable energy. All teams will be assigned a Schneider Electric mentor who will guide them during the project development phase. This year, the competition will be completely virtual, and students can participate from around the world without having to travel anywhere else. If you have a creative idea related to the theme of this challenge, submit it and get a chance to win a cash prize.

Benefits

• There is no registration fee to participate.
• The top three winning teams will share a total prize of  €10,000. (1st Place: €6,000, 2nd Place: €2,500, 3rd Place: €1,500).
• Winners will receive a product basket sponsored by Schneider Electric’s Access to Energy Business.
• The competition is online, so applicants can participate by staying in their own spaces.

Eligibility

• Applicants should be current enrolled students between 18 to 30 years old.
• Participants must have English language proficiency.
• Entrants must participate in teams of up to 4 members.
• All members of a team should be studying in the same country.
• Team members can be from different educational institutions, degree programs, and academic years.

Application

• You can sign up using the online form on the official website.
• Fill in your info, contact details, your interests, and educational background.
• Don’t forget to upload your resume and hit ‘Submit.’
• Once you’re registered, you’ll get an email with tips on how to team up and submit your project ideas.
• Form your team according to the rules that are predefined.
• Next, think of a problem or an opportunity and share a renewable energy solution that tackles it.
• Ten teams will be picked to turn their ideas into a short business case.
• The judges will review all the projects and decide the top 3 teams to pitch at the global virtual finals.

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