SET Award 2022
Start Up Energy Transition Award, the prize for the most promising start-ups of the global energy transition!
Start Up Energy Transition Award 2022
Meet the finalists of 2022 from our five categories, each aimed at various entry points of the energy transition. At the core of these companies’ transformative energy solutions is the resolve to disrupt how we generate, distribute, and consume energy.
The fifteen SET22 finalists were selected in spring 2022 from over 360 applications from 69 countries and demonstrated their innovative solutions to our international jury of experts during the SET jury meeting and then to a broader audience at the SET Tech Festival 2022. The five winning start-ups were announced in the course of the SET Award Ceremony, live from the Heeresbäckerei in Berlin. Feel free to re-watch the inspiring evening!
Finalists of the SET Award 2022
Clean Energy Generation
For start-ups who are developing clean energy generation solutions that could help to decarbonise our most energy-intensive sectors, as well as those accelerating the adoption of new solutions through capacity building.
iNex Circular
iNex Circular developed the SAAS B2B tool “iNex sourcing”, a technology of identification and qualification of waste for biogas, recyclers and industrials.
Modvion
Accelerating the transition to renewable energy and materials by building wind turbine towers made from laminated wood – nature’s own carbon fibre.
PowerUP Fuel Cells
PowerUP Fuel Cells OÜ develop and produce innovative hydrogen fuel cell-based electric generators and proton exchange membrane fuel cells.
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iNex Circular
iNex Circular developed the SAAS B2B tool “iNex sourcing”, a technology of identification and qualification of waste for biogas, recyclers and industrials.
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Modvion
Accelerating the transition to renewable energy and materials by building wind turbine towers made from laminated wood – nature’s own carbon fibre.
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PowerUP Fuel Cells
PowerUP Fuel Cells OÜ develop and produce innovative hydrogen fuel cell-based electric generators and proton exchange membrane fuel cells.
Demand-side Innovation
For innovators working on the next big breakthrough that will aid industries, cities and households to track, manage, reduce or adapt their energy consumption.
Envio Systems (acquired by JLL)
Envio Systems’ affordable end-to-end solution can transform any commercial facility into a smart building.
R8 Technologies
R8 Technologies provides a unique, swiftly integrable intelligent software solution for commercial buildings to adjust optimal indoor climate with a few simple clicks.
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Envio Systems (acquired by JLL)
Envio Systems’ affordable end-to-end solution can transform any commercial facility into a smart building.
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R8 Technologies
R8 Technologies provides a unique, swiftly integrable intelligent software solution for commercial buildings to adjust optimal indoor climate with a few simple clicks.
Energy Distribution & Storage
For tech-savvy start-ups working on distribution and climate-neutral storage solutions for macro, micro, local or system-wide applications.
Green Li-ion
Green Li-ion has developed technology that fully recycles and rejuvenates lithium-ion batteries, with zero toxic discharge.
LeydenJar Technologies
LeydenJar Technology develops silicon anodes for lithium-ion battery cells, boosting efficiency while reducing emissions.
LiveEO
LiveEO is a real-time earth observation application that uses AI and satellite imagery to deliver innovative infrastructure monitoring.
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Green Li-ion
Green Li-ion has developed technology that fully recycles and rejuvenates lithium-ion batteries, with zero toxic discharge.
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LeydenJar Technologies
LeydenJar Technology develops silicon anodes for lithium-ion battery cells, boosting efficiency while reducing emissions.
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LiveEO
LiveEO is a real-time earth observation application that uses AI and satellite imagery to deliver innovative infrastructure monitoring.
Smart Mobility & Transportation
For start-ups making the transport and mobility sector smarter, cleaner and more efficient.
ONOMOTION
Ono offer environmentally friendly urban logistics solutions starting with the innovative ONO E-Cargo Bike.
Pantonium
Pantonium’s on-demand, macrotransit solution, increases shared transit responsiveness, adaptability, and efficiency.
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ONOMOTION
Ono offer environmentally friendly urban logistics solutions starting with the innovative ONO E-Cargo Bike.
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Pantonium
Pantonium’s on-demand, macrotransit solution, increases shared transit responsiveness, adaptability, and efficiency.
Quality Access & SDG-7
For the most promising start-ups who are ensuring access to clean, sustainable and affordable energy for all.
Jaza Energy
Jaza Energy provides access to clean electricity in rural villages in Tanzania and Nigeria through solar energy hubs.
Manamuz Electric Ltd
ColdBox Store connects perishable food farmers to markets faster and more efficiently, boosting agricultural supply chains’ resilience.
NeedEnergy
NeedEnergy provides smart and clean energy solutions using AI-based technology and data intelligence.
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Jaza Energy
Jaza Energy provides access to clean electricity in rural villages in Tanzania and Nigeria through solar energy hubs.
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Manamuz Electric Ltd
ColdBox Store connects perishable food farmers to markets faster and more efficiently, boosting agricultural supply chains’ resilience.
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NeedEnergy
NeedEnergy provides smart and clean energy solutions using AI-based technology and data intelligence.