EnergyTech University Prize 2025

The EnergyTech University Prize 2025 is a competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Technology Transitions. It challenges collegiate student teams to identify energy technologies, assess their market potential, and develop a viable business plan for commercialization; faculty teams are also invited to create implementation plans for expanding energy technology commercialization at their institutions. Prizes total over $400,000 for student competitors and over $100,000 for faculty competitors, with regional events leading to a national finale.

Cash prizes; mentorship; access to curriculum and resources; regional events leading to a national finale.

Open to collegiate students and faculty members who are interested in transitioning energy technologies to market.

Indicate interest via an online form, sign up to compete on HeroX, review the official rules, and participate in informational webinars.