Start Up Energy Transition
Start-ups and innovation are playing a crucial role in our net zero future. That is why we want to give a voice to the innovators of tomorrow to ensure that decision makers place innovation in energy at the top of their agendas, while industry leaders employ innovation as the clear path to their decarbonisation goals.
SET Award
An international competition for start-ups and young companies worldwide innovating for the global energy transition. In the last six years, the award has received more than 2,700 applications from over 100 countries.
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SET Tech Festival
A one-day event bringing together innovators shaping the future of energy: the best start-ups in the field of energy solutions, innovation-driven corporates, investors, and public organisations leading the energy transition.
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SET Newsroom
Unique content featuring news from the energy world, the successes and challenges of SET start-ups and other trending topics valuable to our network.
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SET Award
An international competition for start-ups and young companies worldwide innovating for the global energy transition. In the last six years, the award has received more than 2,700 applications from over 100 countries.
Learn more -
SET Tech Festival
A one-day event bringing together innovators shaping the future of energy: the best start-ups in the field of energy solutions, innovation-driven corporates, investors, and public organisations leading the energy transition.
Learn more -
SET Newsroom
Unique content featuring news from the energy world, the successes and challenges of SET start-ups and other trending topics valuable to our network.
Learn more
Categories of SET Award 2022
Clean energy generation
For start-ups developing solutions that could help to decarbonise our most energy-intensive sectors, as well as those accelerating the adoption of new solutions through capacity building.
Learn moreDemand-side innovation
For innovators working on the next big breakthrough that will aide industries, cities and households to track, manage, reduce or adapt their energy consumption.
Learn moreEnergy distribution & storage
For tech-savvy start-ups working on distribution and climate-neutral storage solutions for a micro, mini, local or system wide application.
Learn moreSmart mobility & transportation
For creative approaches to infrastructure, public planning, logistics, shipping and freight services, vehicles and other modes of transport that are key to a well-functioning & sustainable mobility sector.
Learn moreQuality energy access & SDG-7
For start-ups having the potential to make the biggest dent in ensuring access to affordable energy for all.
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In our Network
Every year, we select the 100 most innovative energy and mobility start-ups for our SET100 list. We are building an international network of start-ups that will shape the world of tomorrow.
Skeleton Technologies
The SET Award 2018 winning start-up works to decrease fuel consumption and carbon emissions in heavy transportation by using their Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS). In 2021, Skeleton Technologies has raised €29M in Series D.
Enapter
The SET Award 2019 winning start-up designs and manufactures highly efficient electrolyzers for hydrogen production. In 2021, Enapter won the Earthshot Prize, initiated by HRH Prince William & the Royal Foundation, in the “Fix our Climate” category.
Einride
Einride is a freight tech company specializing in electric and self-driving vehicles known as Einride pods (formerly T-pods). In 2021, the SET Award 2019 finalist started working with Oatly, becoming one of the world’s first companies to electrify a fleet of heavy trucks.
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Skeleton Technologies
The SET Award 2018 winning start-up works to decrease fuel consumption and carbon emissions in heavy transportation by using their Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS). In 2021, Skeleton Technologies has raised €29M in Series D.
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Enapter
The SET Award 2019 winning start-up designs and manufactures highly efficient electrolyzers for hydrogen production. In 2021, Enapter won the Earthshot Prize, initiated by HRH Prince William & the Royal Foundation, in the “Fix our Climate” category.
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Einride
Einride is a freight tech company specializing in electric and self-driving vehicles known as Einride pods (formerly T-pods). In 2021, the SET Award 2019 finalist started working with Oatly, becoming one of the world’s first companies to electrify a fleet of heavy trucks.
SET Tech Festival
An annual one-day event bringing together innovators shaping the future of energy: the best start-ups in the field of energy solutions, innovation-driven corporates, investors, and public organisations leading the energy transition. The SET Tech Festival 2022 is coming soon. Stay tuned!
SET Newsroom
Our articles and videos keep you informed on the latest news, trends, innovations, events and success stories from the energy sector!
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SET Award 2021: The 5 Winning Start-ups Announced
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