Schneider Go Green Competition 2025

Schneider Go Green Competition 2025 is an exciting international challenge for individuals from diverse backgrounds. In this global competition, entrants are required to submit a creative business model that provides clean, economical, and renewable energy solutions customized to the requirements of local communities. The first category of this challenge is “Solar Power Agriculture” in which participants have to find solutions for solar-powered pre/post-harvesting, storage, and processing. The other category is “Solar Powered Microbusinesses” in which applicants have to come up with innovative ideas for retail and services, refrigeration, manufacturing, and production.

The project proposals submitted in this online entrepreneurship competition should suggest cost-effective solutions making clean energy economical and accessible to everyone including low-income communities. The solutions which will be sustainable, recyclable, repairable, and effective for long-term use and maintenance will be considered for top prizes. It is suggested that proposals should be designed by considering the locally available components so that the solar system can be installed, operated, and maintained by people within the local community.

Schneider Go Green Virtual Competition is a unique opportunity for international students and young entrepreneurs who are passionate about making a difference through innovation in renewable energy. All teams will be assigned a Schneider Electric mentor who will guide them during the project development phase. This year the competition will be completely virtual, and students can participate from around the world without having the need to travel anywhere else. If you have a creative idea related to the theme of this challenge, submit it and get a chance to win cash prize.

Schneider Go Green Competition 2025 | Win up to €10,000:

Host Organization:

Schneider Electric Youth Education & Entrepreneurship Program and Access to Energy Program

Competition Location:

Online submission

Benefits of Schneider Go Green Competition 2025:

There is no registration fee to participate.
The top three winning teams will share a total prize of €10,000. (1st Place: €6,000, 2nd Place: €2,500, 3rd Place: €1,500).
Winners will receive a product basket sponsored by Schneider Electric’s Access to Energy Business.
The competition is online so applicants can participate by staying in their own spaces.

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Eligibility Criteria for Schneider Go Green Competition 2025:

Applicants should be current enrolled students between 18 to 30 years old.
Participants must have English language proficiency.
Entrants must participate in teams of up to 4 members.
All members of a team should be studying in the same country.
Team members can be from different educational institutions, degree programs and academic years.

How to apply for Schneider Go Green Competition 2025:

Applicants can register through online form available on official website.
Sign up by entering your personal details, contract information, interest, and educational information.
Upload your resume and click ‘Submit’.
After registering, applicants will receive an email with the guidance on how to form a team and submit the project proposals.
Follow the instructions and form a team.
Then identify a problem or opportunity, and submit a renewable energy solution that addresses these challenges.
Ten teams will be selected to proceed with developing their proposal into a brief business case.
The submitted projects will be reviewed by judges and they will select top 3 teams who will pitch their ideas to the global virtual finals.