Deadline: September 15, 2023
Applications for the Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) This Is Cool Challenge 2023 are now open. This Is Cool Challenge is a global competition for youth-led sustainable cooling solutions that can help deliver sustainable cooling solutions for human comfort & safety, food, nutrition & agriculture and health services.
Young innovators are already generating sustainable cooling solutions in their communities and countries, mobilizing grassroots initiatives, creating business and entrepreneurship opportunities, and advocating for future-proof policies. However, especially in the Global South, young changemakers need to access funding, networks and resources to demonstrate their ideas, scale their businesses and influence decision-making.
The This Is Cool Challenge for youth-led sustainable cooling innovation works to:
- Identify innovative youth-led solutions with high potential for impact on sustainable cooling for all and provide early-stage funding for implementation or scale-up.
- Showcase the work of young innovators in high-profile platforms and connect them with global and local networks of cooling partners that can empower them to grow their projects.
- Facilitate knowledge exchange among young innovators and partners, and together accelerate sustainable cooling for all.
Prize
Win up to $10,000!
- Cash prizes for one winner in each track.
- One additional grand-winner cash prize.
- One Cool Up Special Prize for natural refrigerants.
- Spotlight features, networking and exhibition opportunities from SEforALL and partners for top 3 finalists in each track.
Eligibility
- Entries may be submitted by individuals or groups of up to 5 individuals;
- All applicants must be under 35 years of age.
They are looking for:
- Cooling for Thermal Comfort – Passive or active solutions for personal cooling, buildings, cities
- Cooling for Food, Nutrition and Agriculture – Sustainable agricultural cold chain solutions
- Cooling for Healthcare – Sustainable vaccine and medical cold chain solutions
- Cooling and AI – AI-powered solutions to revolutionize sustainable cooling
Assessment Criteria
A panel of experts from SEforALL and partners will evaluate submissions based on:
- Goal Alignment
- Functionality, Scalability and Implementation
- Impact
- Innovation
Application
Application deadline is September 15, 2023. Late applications will not be considered.
For more information, visit This Is Cool Challenge.
