Prize pot of over $485 K for great ideas. Low bar to entry - 200 words that explain your idea.

This is an IDEAS COMPETITION (intersection between business and emerging energy technologies)
Goals:
- To build engagement between colleges, universities, Dept. of Energy, national labs, and industry
- To inspire others on the potential of leveraging energy technologies
- To increase commercialization and help launch careers
- To support and improve energy technology education across the U.S
Student Track:
a. Interest Registry Form (*Registration DEADLINE: Feb. 3, 2025)
Create brief summary (*200 words required for registration)
Form teams
Explore technologies
b. Regional Competition (*March 4-6, 2025)
Teams present live
Finalists will each receive $5,000 to move forward
c. National Competition (April 30th in Denver)
1st Place: $50,000
2nd Place: $35,000
3rd Place: $25,000
Bonus Prize: $20,000 (up to 10 technology, undergrad-only, and National Lab IP Licensing)
*Students DO NOT need a startup or IP
*Students are evaluated based on plan quality

A few quick timelines to consider, for the student competition:
Registration deadline is February 3rd
200-word proposal.
Regional Competition via zoom is March 6th
National Competition live pitch, Denver, Colorado, April 30th

Helpful Webinar January 23 at 11 am MST - https://bit.ly/3NR6MGx