European Union - Young Algaeneers Innovation Award

Within the framework of AlgaEurope 2021 the organizers are pleased to announce the European Union -  Young Algaeneers Innovation Award!

A jury incorporating international experts from academia and industry will select 3 nominees which offer, according to the jury, the most innovative product, service or invention. In total 3 Innovation Awards will be presented by the jury; Gold, Silver and Bronze.

The contest will be open to young people from companies, research institutes and other organizations involved in the Algae Biomass sector in Europe (EU and EEA countries).

The deadline for submission of your innovation is November 8th, 2021. The winners will be announced at the European Union - Young Algaeneers Innovation Award ceremony during AlgaEurope 2021.

1.) Entry for the competition is free of charge.
2.) The entrant must own the legal rights to the innovation (patent, copyright, intellectual property, registered trademark), or be authorized in writing by the legal owner to take part in the competition.
3.) Only one innovation may be entered by each company or group of companies.
4.) Deadline for registration is November 8th, 2021.
6.) All 3 nominees will be notified about their nomination not later than November 22nd, 2021.
7.) The 3 nominees will present their innovations during an online pitch (max. 5 minutes) and provide this to the organizers not later than December 3rd, 2021. The pitch will also be published on the website.
8.) The nominees confirm their presence at the Innovation Award Ceremony.
9.) The contest will be open to young people from companies, research institutes and other organizations involved in the Algae Biomass sector in Europe (EU and EEA countries).