Applications are now open for 2020 Ashden Award to increase access to sustainable energy and improving lives through sustainable energy, in response to the climate emergency.
Ashden awards enterprises and programs that are tackling climate change and that promote a fair transition through innovation with the potential for a huge impact. They are seeking solutions ready to scale that contribute to decarbonization, the reduction of inequality or positively contributing to social justice issues.
They favor solutions that encourage participation and democratization and deliver increasing resilience to climate and economic impacts. They always seek to understand and highlight the additional benefits such as improved health, reduced pollution and better livelihoods embodied in great applications.
WORTH
- The winners will receive prize funds of £10,000 or £20,000 each;
- They expect to make at least 10 awards, seven with an international focus and three focused on the UK;
ELIGIBILITY
- Businesses, NGOs, government organizations, and social enterprises (both for-profit and not-for-profit, including community groups) are all eligible;
- Each award is limited to work in certain parts of the world;
- To be shortlisted and win an Award, all applicants must satisfy these eligibility criteria:
- The applicant must-have products, services or programs currently available for customers, clients or beneficiaries;
- The applicant must show an innovative approach to sustainable energy;
- The applicant must be putting forward innovation with the potential to create significant impact;
- The applicant must show good governance and management.
DEADLINE: December 11, 2019.
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