SET Award 2027 (dena)
German Energy Agency (dena) द्वारा
अपनी पात्रता जांचें
साइन अप करें और हम आपको बताएंगे कि आपका स्टार्टअप इस ग्रांट के लिए योग्य है या नहीं।
त्वरित उत्तर
Global energy and climate tech startup competition by Germany's energy agency: EUR 10,000 (about ₹10.9 lakh) equity-free per category winner. Apply by 29 November 2026.
- फंडिंग राशि
- अलग-अलग
- फंडिंग प्रकार
- प्रतियोगिता
- प्रदाता
- German Energy Agency (dena)
- आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि
- 25d — 30 नव॰ 2026
- स्थान
- अंतरराष्ट्रीय
इस प्रतियोगिता के बारे में
The Start Up Energy Transition (SET) Award is run by the German Energy Agency (dena) on behalf of Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. It is a competition for energy and climate tech startups, and national and international companies can apply, so Indian startups are eligible. Winners of each of five categories receive up to EUR 10,000 (about ₹10.9 lakh) in equity-free prize money. Entry is free. The deadline in the listing is 29 November 2026 at 23:59 CET, which is 04:29 IST on 30 November.
What the program offers
The 2027 edition has five categories: Clean Energy & Storage; Digital Energy, Markets & Economy; Buildings & Construction; Industry & Value Chains; and Mobility & Transportation. The winner of each category receives up to EUR 10,000 (about ₹10.9 lakh), and if two applicants tie for first place the prize is split. It is a prize, not an investment, so no equity is taken.
Money is only part of it. Category winners get insider access to the SET Tech Festival 2027 in Berlin, PR visibility and international visibility. The three best startups in each category, 15 finalists in all, are flown to Berlin with flights and accommodation covered for two people. They meet a jury of senior investors and corporate leaders, get a booth at the festival and pitch live. Companies on the SET100 list get a listing in the SET publication, complimentary festival tickets, social media exposure and invitations to partner events. The same application can also put you forward for the Free Electrons open innovation programme, where energy utilities pilot projects with startups.
Who can apply
The award is for companies whose product or service contributes to the energy transition and climate protection goals. Based on the source, you need to meet all of these:
- The company was founded in August 2016 or later.
- It is registered, or in the process of registering.
- You are beyond the idea phase, with at least a proof of concept: an implemented product or service, a manufactured product or an existing prototype.
- You can show either a client or an industrial, corporate or institutional partner, or a functioning prototype.
- Hardware solutions should generally be at Technology Readiness Level 4 or above.
- The application and all attachments are entirely in English.
You may apply to one category only. For an Indian founder this means no German entity is mentioned as a requirement, and international companies are welcome. It suits climate and energy startups with a working product. It does not suit an idea-only team, or a company founded before August 2016.
How to apply
- Pick the one category that fits your startup best. The jury may suggest a different one.
- Fill in the whole online application form in English. Partial forms are not accepted.
- Upload a pitch deck of no more than 15 slides as a PDF, in English, and a high-resolution company logo.
- Optionally opt in to Free Electrons in the same form.
- Submit before the deadline. Late applications are not accepted.
A practical tip: the competition page and the official terms may state the closing date differently, with the page saying 30 November 2026 and the terms saying 29 November at 23:59:59 CET. Submit by 29 November to be safe. Previous applicants are welcome to reapply.
How applications are judged and what happens next
After an eligibility check, an evaluation partner and judges rate all entries from early December 2026. The strongest startups are named on the SET List 2027, and the top three per category become finalists, announced in February 2027. Finalists travel to Berlin to meet the jury and pitch at the SET Tech Festival in March 2027, where category winners are named. The source says that the jury meeting and the winners' announcement fall on 22 and 23 March 2027.
About dena
The German Energy Agency (dena) is the project organiser. It hosts the SET Tech Festival on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. The competition page describes the award as long running and ties SET recognition to better chances of venture funding, citing a university study.
Things to check before you apply
- Deadline. Confirm the closing date on the official terms and submit early.
- Category. You can enter only one, and later applications to other categories are disqualified.
- Language. Everything, including attachments, must be in English.
- Travel. Finalists need to be able to travel to Berlin; flights and accommodation are covered for two people. Indian passport holders should plan for visa time.
- Maturity. Show a customer, a partner or a working prototype.
पात्रता
देखें कि आप पात्र हैं या नहीं
पूरी पात्रता शर्तें — संस्था प्रकार, स्टेज, क्षेत्र, फाउंडर प्रोफ़ाइल और पंजीकरण आवश्यकताएं — साथ ही इस प्रोग्राम के लिए आपकी फ़िट। देखने के लिए साइन अप करें।
आयोजक
पुरस्कार और इनाम
आपको क्या मिलेगा
Each of the five category winners receives up to EUR 10,000 (about ₹10.9 lakh) in equity-free prize money, split evenly if there is a tie for first place. The 15 finalists get flights and accommodation for two people to Berlin, a booth at the SET Tech Festival, a live pitch to a C-level jury of investors and corporates, and media features. The best applicants are also published on the SET List 2027 and get free festival tickets and invitations to partner events.
- वितरण
- Lump Sum
- कोहोर्ट आकार
- 15 स्टार्टअप
- बूटस्ट्रैप अनुकूल
- हाँ
समयसीमा और प्रक्रिया
चयन प्रक्रिया
After an eligibility check, all applications are rated by an evaluation partner and judges, and the best are named on the SET List 2027. The top three per category become 15 finalists, who meet an international jury in Berlin and pitch live at the SET Tech Festival in March 2027, where category winners are named.
आवेदन प्रक्रिया
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Apply online
Submit the full English application, a pitch deck of up to 15 slides and your logo by 29 November 2026.
आप - 2
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आवेदन कैसे करें
ड्राफ़्ट से वितरण तक चार चरण — हर चरण में एक कार्रवाई।
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आधिकारिक पोर्टल पर जमा करें
आधिकारिक आवेदन लिंक का उपयोग करें और अंतिम रूप से जमा करने से पहले सभी विवरण सत्यापित करें।
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फ़ॉलो अप करें
जमा करने के 5–7 दिन बाद प्राप्ति की पुष्टि और समीक्षा समयरेखा के बारे में पूछने के लिए संपर्क करें।
Program templates & documents
Files the program publishes for applicants — download these and apply in the prescribed format.
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
Who can apply for the SET Award 2027?
National and international companies whose product or service contributes to the energy transition and climate protection goals. The company must have been founded in August 2016 or later, be registered or in registration, and show a client or partner or a working prototype.
Can Indian startups apply for the SET Award?
Yes. The source says national and international companies can apply, and no German entity is mentioned as a requirement. Your application and attachments must be entirely in English, and finalists would travel to Berlin.
How much is the SET Award prize?
The winner of each of the five categories receives up to EUR 10,000 (about ₹10.9 lakh), and the prize is split if two applicants tie for first place. The prize is equity-free.
How is the SET Award prize money paid?
The source does not describe how or when prize money is paid. It says the prize is equity-free and given to category winners. Ask dena for payout terms if you are shortlisted.
What is the SET Award 2027 deadline and what if I miss it?
The official terms say 29 November 2026 at 23:59:59 CET, which is 04:29 IST on 30 November. The competition page says 30 November 2026, so submit by the earlier date. Late applications are not accepted, and previous applicants are welcome to reapply in a later round.
Is the SET Award equity or a grant?
It is equity-free prize money, so no shares are taken. It is a competition prize rather than a grant application for a project budget.
What documents do I need for the SET Award application?
A fully completed online form in English, a PDF pitch deck of at most 15 slides in English, and a high-resolution company logo. You must also be able to show a client or partner, or a functioning prototype.
Do I have to travel to Berlin for the SET Award?
Only if you are a finalist. The 15 finalists receive flights and accommodation for two people to meet the jury and pitch at the SET Tech Festival in March 2027.
Does it cost anything to enter the SET Award?
No. Entry is free of charge.
When are the SET Award results announced?
The SET List and the 15 finalists are announced in February 2027, and category winners are named after the live pitches in Berlin in March 2027. The listing gives 23 March 2027 for the pitches.
स्रोत
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