Team Up for Climate 2026 by Egis
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Quick Answer
Egis Foundation's global student challenge for local climate-adaptation projects, with up to €4,000 (about ₹4.4 lakh) per winning team plus a conditional Boost Prize of up to €5,000. The 2026 round has closed.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Egis Foundation
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- International
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 29 March 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Egis Foundation. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
The Team Up for Climate 2026 round is closed: registration and first-round entries ended on 28 March 2026 at 23:59 CET. The official page announces no next edition, so check the Egis Foundation challenge site on Agorize if you want to take part in a future year.
Team Up for Climate! is the international student challenge of the Egis Foundation, the corporate foundation of the Paris-based engineering and consulting group Egis, powered by the Agorize platform. Student teams design practical projects that help a real local community adapt to climate risks. The 2026 theme was "Adapting and living together in the face of climate risks". The rules do not restrict entry by country, so Indian students could take part. The later rounds include presentations to a jury and an award ceremony, and the top prizes include a study trip to Paris.
What the program offers
The total reward pool was €17,000. First place wins €4,000 (about ₹4.4 lakh), second €3,000 (about ₹3.3 lakh) and third €2,000 (about ₹2.2 lakh). Third place is the Egis Employee Special Prize, chosen by an employee vote. The cash is split equally among team members and, according to the rules, paid within two weeks of the prize ceremony. First and second place teams also get coaching from the NGO makesense, and the first prize adds a study trip to Paris and a photo project shown at the Photoclimat festival in 2027. The first and second teams can also earn a Boost Prize of up to €5,000 and €3,000, conditional on continuing and launching the project, paid 6 to 8 months later. Every team that reaches the second round gets mentoring from Egis staff.
Who can apply
You must be a student currently enrolled in a course, shown by a 2025-2026 enrolment certificate or an official stamped certificate, or a student who graduated after January 2024, shown by a dated diploma. Student cards, school reports and admission letters are not accepted as proof. You enter as a team of 2 to 4, each student can take part only once, and no more than half the team can be Egis interns or apprentices. Everything you submit must be in English.
This suits Indian university students and recent graduates who know a specific local area well, such as a flood-prone neighbourhood or a drought-hit village. It does not suit working professionals, or solo applicants.
How to apply
Create an account on the Egis Foundation challenge site on Agorize and register, then form a team or join one. In Round One you upload proof of enrolment or graduation, a short personal introduction, and either a 5-slide presentation using the provided template or a note of up to 3 pages. A video of up to 3 minutes is optional but helps. A practical tip: name the exact place, its climate risks and who lives there; the scoring rewards local knowledge.
How applications are judged and what happens next
In Round One, 10 to 30 Egis employees and Foundation volunteers score each entry out of 20 points: fit with the theme (6), knowledge of the local area (6), feasibility and realism (5) and originality (3), plus 2 bonus points for how easily the idea can be replicated. Up to 15 teams go through. In Round Two they work with a mentor, submit an updated presentation and a 7-page document, and pitch to a jury of four Egis and four outside experts. Three winning teams go to the final round and the award ceremony. The rules ban excessive or inappropriate use of AI in your submission.
About the Egis Foundation
The Egis Foundation is the corporate foundation of Egis, an engineering and consulting group headquartered in Paris. The challenge aims to encourage and reward young people's creativity and commitment on climate change, especially adaptation.
Things to check before you apply
- Confirm a new edition exists; none is announced.
- Prepare for a live presentation, as winners present at an award ceremony whose place is announced later.
- The Boost Prize depends on keeping the project going and sending proof.
- Indian students receiving foreign prize money should check tax and foreign-exchange rules with an adviser.
- Entry is free and no purchase is needed.
Eligibility
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Prizes & Awards
What You Get
The three winning teams receive cash prizes: €4,000 for first place (about ₹4.4 lakh), €3,000 for second (about ₹3.3 lakh) and €2,000 for third (about ₹2.2 lakh). The money is split equally between team members, each of whom receives their own share and is responsible for any taxes. The main prize is paid within two weeks of the prize ceremony. The first and second teams can also win a Boost Prize of up to €5,000 and €3,000, paid 6 to 8 months after the jury if they keep working on the project, revise their action plan and launch it; the conditions are set out in an agreement with the Foundation. Winners also get financial-planning coaching sessions run by makesense, and the 15 teams in Round Two are mentored by Egis staff.
- Disbursement
- Lump Sum
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Selection Process
In Round One, 10 to 30 Egis employees and Foundation volunteers score entries on fit with the theme, knowledge of the local area, feasibility, originality and replicability, and pick up to 15 teams. In Round Two a jury of four Egis and four external experts scores the pitch, and an Egis employee vote picks the Special Prize. Three winning teams go on to the final round and the award ceremony.
Application Process
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Register a team
Create an Agorize account and form a team of 2 to 4.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply to Team Up for Climate?
Students currently enrolled in a course of study and students who graduated after January 2024. You take part in a team of 2 to 4, and each student can only join one team.
Can students from India take part in Team Up for Climate?
Yes. The rules do not limit entries by country, except where such contests are prohibited by law. A past winning project was a wastewater treatment pilot in Bangalore.
How much can a team win?
First place wins €4,000, second €3,000 and third €2,000, shared equally among team members. The first and second teams can also earn a Boost Prize of up to €5,000 and €3,000 if they go on to launch the project.
When was the deadline?
For the 2026 edition, registration and Round One entries closed on 28 March 2026 at 23:59 CET, which is 4:29 am IST on 29 March 2026.
Is there a next round?
The official page does not announce one. Watch the Egis Foundation challenge site on Agorize and do not assume the same dates or rules.
What documents or materials do we need?
Proof of enrolment or a dated diploma for each member, a personal introduction, and a 5-slide presentation or a note of up to 3 pages. A video of up to 3 minutes is optional. Student cards and admission letters are not accepted as proof.
What language do we use?
All deliverables must be in English.
Is it free to enter?
Yes. The rules say registration and participation are free, with no purchase or payment obligation.
Do we have to travel?
Round One and the mentoring are online, but winners present at an award ceremony whose date and place are announced later, and the first prize includes a study trip to Paris. The sources do not say who pays travel.
When are results announced?
Round One results were due by 15 April 2026. The final jury ranking is announced within 7 days after the presentations.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
