The challenge is open to applicants worldwide.
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Applicants must be fluent in both written and spoken English.
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Applicants must be founders of a registered startup with a working prototype, minimum viable product (MVP), pilot, or demonstrated market traction.

Applicants must be able to travel to Silicon Valley for the pitch event.
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Commitment to attending the entire Global Impact Awards Program is mandatory if awarded the prize.

Projects will be reviewed by a panel of judges who will look at the following:  

Completed Application Questions: Provide answers to all application questions in full.

CV/Resume: Submit a current CV or resume.
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Summary of Accomplishments: Provide a summary of your key accomplishments.
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Video URL: Share what inspires you about the world and how you plan to make it better.
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Pitch Deck: Upload a pitch deck describing your solution.

Create solutions that improve energy efficiency in generation, transmission, and distribution.

Develop technologies to reuse and recycle clean energy components like batteries.

Develop and implement cutting-edge solutions to unlock Argentina’s vast geothermal potential.

Reduce emissions using improved methods with nuclear, hydrogen, or other nontraditional energy sources.

Design tools to detect and prevent energy loss in power grids.

Build smart systems to reduce energy use in homes, public spaces, and historic buildings.

Develop efficiency tools for heavy energy users like refineries, petrochemicals, and AI infrastructure.

Create off-grid solutions to bring clean energy and storage to remote communities.

Optimize renewables like wind and solar for rural and isolated areas.

Reduce fossil fuel use in rural areas with hybrid or renewable alternatives.

Design solutions that boost economic and social benefits in energy-rich regions like Vaca Muerta.

Develop mobility solutions such as electric or hybrid vehicles for underserved areas.

Create funding models for clean energy projects in low-transparency or high-risk regions.

Design tools to channel savings into fast-growing clean energy ventures.

Build fintech solutions that enable communities to invest in clean energy infrastructure.

Support clean energy careers with platforms for job training and workforce transition from fossil fuel industries.

Improve safety of clean energy systems, such as preventing battery fires or protecting wildlife near wind and solar farms.