Digital Energy AI Hackathon Grant
In context
This call is open to startups, small and medium-sized businesses and non-profits and 3 others, at idea and R&D stage and prototype and pilot stage. Coverage is read from the notice itself: any country.
A 48-hour hackathon that brings together startups, AI experts, and energy-sector actors to prototype solutions to concrete energy challenges using artificial intelligence. Participants compete to develop working prototypes, with winners receiving recognition and potential follow-on support.
About this grant
This hackathon brings together pre-selected challenge winners and investment partners to develop prototypes addressing real-world energy sector challenges using generative and agentic AI. The two-day event is facilitated by AI experts and structured around team-based prototype development. Participants must be pre-selected laureates of the energy challenge or designated investment partners; this is not an open call. Eligible organisation types include startups, small and medium enterprises, universities, research institutions and nonprofits working on renewable energy or grid modernisation. Participants operate at idea and research stage or prototype and pilot stage. The hackathon culminates in delivery of a working prototype or proof-of-concept. Funding is available as a prize award and accelerator programme support. Organisations from anywhere globally may participate if selected.
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Key requirements
- ✓Participation in 48-hour hackathon event format
- ✓Development of working prototype addressing energy-sector challenges
- ✓Collaboration with AI experts and energy-sector stakeholders
- ✓Submission of prototype by end of hackathon period
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Digital Energy AI Hackathon?
- Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL; startup, sme, nonprofit, university, research-institution, consortium.
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Renewable energy funding covers solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal and bioenergy, from early research to grid-scale deployment. Public money tends to back demonstration, grid connection and access to energy in emerging markets, while procurement notices buy installation, operation and maintenance. Calls often ask for proof of resource assessment, permitting progress and local partners.
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