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Agenda at a Glance
Date | Strategic Summit | Sustainable Fuels Europe | Start-up Innovation Challenge | Cocktail Party | H2Innovate Next |
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Tuesday, 17 June | - | 09:00AM - 17:40PM | - | - | - |
Wednesday, 18 June | 09:00AM - 18:30PM | 09:00AM - 17:40PM | 10:30AM - 12:00AM | 18:30PM - 20:00PM | 14:30PM - 18:00PM |
Thursday, 19 June | 09:00AM - 17:40PM | - | - | - | 09:00AM - 17:30PM |
2025 Start-up Innovation Challenge
Start-up Innovation Challenge Partner:
In the ever-evolving landscape of the hydrogen industry, innovation takes center stage. The "Start-up Innovation Challenge" session is the dynamic session designed to provide global start-ups in the hydrogen sector with a distinct platform to spotlight their groundbreaking innovations in front of industry leaders. This hub offers an invaluable opportunity for start-ups to receive insights and feedback directly from industrial luminaries, fostering growth and collaboration.
The "Start-up Innovation Challenge" marks a convergence of aspiration and achievement, promising an engaging exchange of ideas, insights, and inspiration. Join us in celebrating innovation that shapes the future of the hydrogen sector.
Date: 18 June 2025
Time: 10:30-12:00 (90mins)
Venue: Hall 3, IFEMA Madrid, Spain
Admission: Free Entrance for all sponsors, speakers, delegates, and visitors
Start-up Innovation Challenge Advisory Board
2025 Event Theme: Empowering Tomorrow's Hydrogen Leaders: Nurturing Innovation, Bridging Ideas, and Honoring Excellence
Form: Project Presentation (Free application and entry)
Event Overview: The "Start-up Challenge Hub" is a dynamic session that spotlights global start-ups, offering a unique stage to present groundbreaking solutions.
Eligibility: The event is open to all startups that should typically be in the early to growth stages of development and must operate in the hydrogen sector, focusing on innovations, technologies, or solutions related to hydrogen production, storage, distribution, or utilization.
Pre-Registration: Teams are required to pre-register before 07 April 2025, for validation by the organizer.
Selection Process: The selection process will comprise two rounds:
1. Portfolio/Idea Submission:
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Submission Deadline: 16 May 2025
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Requirements: Concise portfolio or idea document (up to 3 pages) with text, design, schematics, and illustrations.
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Evaluation Criteria: Innovation, feasibility, market potential, and scalability.
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Organizer's Review: Internal team review to pre-select top entries based on the specified criteria.
2. On-Site Presentation (Final Round):
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Shortlisted Participants Notification: 20 May 2025
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Format: Shortlisted participants should attend for an on-site presentation.
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Presentation: Participants present their innovations for 15-20 mins followed by a Q&A session.
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Evaluation: Panel of live judges assesses presentations in real-time.
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Scoring Criteria: Clarity, innovation, market fit, scalability, and responses to judges' queries.
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Winner Declaration: Winners are announced based on cumulative scores from the on-site presentation round.
Timeline:
Pre-Registration: 06 January 2025 - 07 April 2025
Project/Idea Submission: 08 April 2025 - 16 May 2025
Pre-selection: 16 May 2025 - 20 May 2025
Stage Presentation: 18 June 2025
These rules are designed to ensure a fair and transparent competition that fosters innovation in the field of sustainable energy. We encourage all eligible participants to take part in this exciting opportunity to contribute to the advancement of hydrogen integration in the European region's energy system.