18 November 2024
Sønderborg
Where Innovation Transforms Cities, Collaboration Fuels Progress, and Visionaries Shape the Future of Urban Living
The Rethink Cities Innovation Award, hosted in Sønderborg, supports pioneering net zero initiatives on their growth journey by connecting them with strategic public and private entities.
Join the Rethink Cities Innovation Awards, where innovation transforms cities, collaboration fuels progress, and visionaries shape the future of urban living.
Apply before October 15
Are you ready to transform cities and drive them towards a net zero future? The Rethink Cities Innovation Award is your chance to showcase your groundbreaking solutions to key public and private sector leaders. Apply now and take the first step towards making a global impact on urban sustainability.
Rethink Cities Innovation Award
The RTCIA is dedicated to spotlighting and supporting startups that are pioneering the future of urban living. Focused on net zero, renewable energy, and innovative public-private partnerships, this award aims to accelerate the deployment of scalable solutions that can transform cities into models of sustainability and resilience.
Categories
Urban Energy Efficiency Pioneer
This award celebrates initiatives that are at the forefront of urban energy efficiency, developing innovative solutions that significantly reduce energy consumption in cities. From smart grid technologies to advanced energy-saving systems in buildings, this award seeks to recognize those who are pushing the boundaries of how cities consume and manage energy.
Application Criteria
Innovation:
Startups, SMEs or Initiatives must demonstrate a unique and innovative approach to energy efficiency, particularly in urban settings.
Impact:
Solutions should have a measurable impact on reducing energy consumption and carbon footprints within urban infrastructures.
Scalability:
The technology or solution must be scalable, with the potential for widespread adoption across various cities.
Feasibility:
Startups, SMEs or Initiatives should show evidence of practical application or successful pilot projects.
Cutting-Edge Renewable Energy Innovation
This award honors initiatives that are leading the way in renewable energy technologies, particularly those that are making a significant impact in urban areas. Whether it’s pioneering new methods of generating renewable energy or integrating renewables into city infrastructures, this award recognizes those who are driving the clean energy revolution.
Application Criteria
Innovation:
Startups, SMEs or Initiatives must present a cutting-edge renewable energy technology or system that is particularly suited to urban environments.
Impact:
Solutions should demonstrate significant potential to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and increase the adoption of renewable energy in cities.
Scalability:
The renewable energy solution must be scalable, with the potential to be deployed in various urban contexts.
Sustainability:
The technology should contribute to long-term environmental and economic sustainability.
Public-Private Partnership for Net Zero Catalyst
This award recognizes initiatives that have successfully developed and leveraged public-private partnerships specifically aimed at achieving net zero carbon emissions in urban environments. The focus is on collaborations that address critical urban challenges, such as reducing carbon footprints, enhancing sustainability, and deploying scalable clean energy solutions through joint efforts between the public and private sectors.
Application Criteria
Collaboration Intent:
Startups, SMEs or Initiatives should demonstrate a strong intention or early-stage efforts to establish public-private partnerships aimed at achieving net zero goals.
Potential Impact:
Startups, SMEs or Initiatives should present a clear vision and plan for how their collaboration could lead to significant progress in reducing carbon emissions or improving urban sustainability, even if the partnership is still in the planning or pilot phase.
Innovation:
Startups, SMEs or Initiatives should introduce novel approaches or ideas that have the potential to drive public-private collaborations towards net zero, even if they are not yet fully implemented.
Scalability Vision:
Startups, SMEs or Initiatives should articulate how their proposed partnership model could be scaled and adapted to other urban contexts, showcasing the broader potential of their approach.
Award Benefits
Award
Opportunity to present your solution at the Rethink Cities Summit, in front of 120+ carefully selected public officials, corporate leaders, and investors leading the energy efficiency transition.
Mentorship
Access to mentorship from Jury members, encompassing industry leaders and policymakers, to refine and scale your solution.
Networking
Exclusive invitations to networking events from Rethink Cities ecosystem, offering connections with potential partners and investors.
Recognition
Coverage in Rethink Cities media and publications, elevating your startup’s profile within the industry.
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Sønderborg: The Global Capital of Energy Efficiency
Sønderborg stands at the forefront of energy efficiency and urban sustainability, driven by the ambitious goals of Project Zero.
Recognized globally for its commitment to achieving climate neutrality by 2029, Sønderborg serves as the ideal host for the Rethink Cities Innovation Award, exemplifying what’s possible when cities commit to innovative and sustainable development.
Project Zero and
Supporting Organizations
Project Zero is a public-private partnership founded in 2007 by the city of Sønderborg and the Bitten and Mads Clausen Foundation, which has been instrumental in putting Sønderborg on track to achieve carbon neutrality by 2029. This initiative has earned Sønderborg recognition as the Global Capital of Energy Efficiency by the International Energy Agency (IEA), positioning the city as a leader in sustainable urban development.
Supported by the Bitten and Mads Clausen Foundation, Sønderborg Kommune, Project Zero, and other key stakeholders, Rethink Cities serves as a megaphone platform to inspire and drive transformative change in other cities worldwide, helping them achieve net zero targets and create resilient, sustainable urban environments.
Start your application today!
Apply until October 15.