Utility Technology Challenge & Awards

Matching technology solutions to utility and industry partners

Submission: Closed

Now in its third year, CTSI will host the Challenge in partnership with Fraunhofer TechBridge with Department of Energy and Kauffman Foundation support. The three organizations will award up to $100,000 in pilot-test funds by the Challenge committee for the top ranked companies.

Awards Announcement: Up to $100,000 in prize funds!

An award of up to $100,000 in pilot-test funds will be divided among up to three companies, and one company will win a presentation award by the Challenge committee.

CTSI sought companies and technologies from around the globe focused on cleaner and more environmentally sustainable energy solutions. The technologies with the best balance of stage of development, potential impact, cost and ease of implementation will be selected to present at Clean Technology 2012, CTSI’s annual event held in Santa Clara in June of 2012.

All submitted and qualified technologies will be invited to showcase during the TechConnect Innovation Showcase held during the conference in Santa Clara.

Important Program Dates:

December 1, 2011 – Technology Submissions Open
January 31, 2012 – Technology Submissions Close
March 26, 2012 – Notification of Finalists
June 18-21, 2012 – Clean Technology 2012 Conference and Expo, UTC, Presentations and
Networking Reception
June 31-September, 2012 – Pilot/Follow-Up

Entry Qualifications:

All technologies that help solve utility challenges and can be adopted or supported by utilities will be considered.

Primary target categories include:

Distribution & Transmission
Smart Grid & Distributed Power Integration
Natural Gas (Production, Application & Environmental)
Industrial/Commercial Energy/Power Efficiency

Alternative Power & Hybrid Generation
Energy Storage
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Carbon Reduction

Submission Requirements:

There are no fees to enter or to participate in the Utility Technology Challenge. Travel costs to and from the TechConnect World Clean Technology Conference where semifinalists will present their solutions must be covered by the presenting companies.
Companies are encouraged to submit one focused application, however, companies are allowed up to three different technology solutions.
If selected, each company must attend the TechConnect World Clean Technology Conference in Santa Clara in June 2012 (http://www.techconnectworld.com) and be prepared to make a short presentation to the utility partner committee. CTSI includes a free conference pass for the duration of the event.

Over 800 innovations have participated in the CTSI Challenge & Partner Programs over the last three years. 2010 and 2011 finalists included: