Net-Zero Industries Award 2024 - Apply Now!

The Net-Zero Industries Award recognises and celebrates outstanding contributions to industrial decarbonisation. It shines a light on the people and projects that are revolutionising energy-intensive industries and driving substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

To celebrate the trailblazers spearheading this transformation, Mission Innovation’s Net-Zero Industries Mission established the Net-Zero Industries Award as the first global competition for outstanding work on industrial decarbonisation.

Categories

In its second edition, the Net-Zero Industries Award 2024 again recognises the extraordinary efforts made by individuals and organizations in three categories:

• Outstanding Projects

We are seeking projects that revolutionise industries, disrupt the status quo, and set new benchmarks for decarbonisation in energy-intensive industries.

• Female Innovators

Women play a pivotal role in shaping our society and have immense potential to lead the change towards a net-zero future. We want to honour exemplary women who have broken barriers and are driving change in industries. Your contributions are invaluable, and this is your moment to be acknowledged for your remarkable achievements.

• Young Talents

We firmly believe that the power to drive change lies within young minds, brimming with fresh ideas and unwavering determination. We want to celebrate the young trailblazers, the visionaries of tomorrow, who are already making remarkable strides towards a sustainable world. If you are a young professional or a student, this is your opportunity to be recognised as a driving force in the fight for industrial decarbonisation.

Special Prize for international advancement in industrial decarbonisation

The transition to net-zero emissions demands concerted efforts from every corner of the globe. By acknowledging outstanding contributions from the global south, the Net-Zero Industries Mission (NIM) recognizes that this challenge is a collective endeavor. Encouraging and highlighting innovation and progress in industrial decarbonization across diverse regions ensures a more equitable and effective transition. The Special Prize for International Advancement in Industrial Decarbonization not only celebrates achievements but also catalyzes collaboration, knowledge sharing, and policy alignment. It reinforces the idea that our collective journey toward net-zero emissions knows no geographical boundaries and requires global collaborative efforts.

The best submission from the global south across all categories will be awarded the Special Prize for International Advancement in Industrial Decarbonisation.

Award Criteria

Applications will be evaluated against the following award criteria:

• Breakthrough innovation – the project/solution or work of the applicant is pioneering a breakthrough and disruptive innovation for the decarbonisation of heavy industries.
• Impact – the submission addresses a real need or challenge and contributes to enabling radical emissions reduction in heavy industries at lowest costs.
• Scientific excellence and overall quality of content.
• Inspiration – the application/applicant is a role model and or frontrunner, who inspires others (only applicable for the ‘Female Innovators‘ category)

A more detailed description on the award criteria can be found in the document “Rules of Contest”.

EXTENDED DEADLINE to 8th of September 2024, 24:00 CEST.

The winners in each category of the Net-Zero Industries Award 2024 will be announced in a ceremony. It is planned to hold the award ceremony at the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) 11– 22 November in Baku, Azerbaijan.

The best project submission from each Net-Zero Industries Mission core mission member country will be awarded: Australia, Austria, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. The Net-Zero Industries Award will showcase the outstanding innovations in each country.

For further information, please check out the Net-Zero Industries Mission webpage.