The Decarb Connect Next Gen Awards are designed to recognise start-ups have conceived and developed a breakthrough technology with the potential to accelerate industrial decarbonization for the hard-to-abate sectors.
This years categories include:
Category 1: Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS)
We are looking for entries that demonstrate how they are pushing the boundaries of carbon capture technology and can show a clear vision for how their solution can evolve to commercial scale. We want to see how they overcome the commercial and technical challenges and what sets them apart from the competition.
Category 2: Decarbonising Industrial Heat and Electrification
We are looking innovative, efficient and viable solutions that have real world applications for energy intensive sectors. Entries must demonstrate both novelty of the solution, the application and business model.
Category 3: Alternative Fuels including Hydrogen
This award is open to those who are working in any aspect of the value chain to support the switch away from fossil-based fuels and can demonstrate their real-world application.
APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED
Meet the Judges
Dieter Regnat, Sustainable Operations Manager, Clariant
Wim Reytiens, Co-Founder, Re:Wire Ventures
Henrik Brodin, Head of Energy Transition, Sodra
Why apply?
As an Applicant...
- Attend Decarb Connect Europe for an exclusive applicant rate of €599.
- Feature in the 2025 ‘Ones to Watch’ report shared with 10,000+ financiers, investors, corporate venture and more. Here’s a link to last year’s >>
As a Finalist you will also benefit from...
- 1 x VIP all access pass to attend Decarb Connect Europe and 50% off a second.
- Take centre stage and pitch your technology to 250+ industry leaders.
- Discounted booth opportunities and access to the speed networking sessions.
As a Winner, you will also benefit from...
- 2 x VIP all access passes to attend Decarb Connect Europe.
- Exposure in the Decarb Connect monthly newsletter to a reach of 20,000+
- Feature on the Decarb Connect podcast – over 50,000 downloads.
- Social media spotlight on Decarb Connect’s LinkedIn – over 8000 followers.
- Promote your solution to senior industrial leaders across the Decarbonisation Leaders Network by attending four sessions within a 12-month period and sharing a video on the member-only platform (this is a captive audience – they’re actively seeking tech solutions to reduce carbon emissions
Meet the 2024 Next Gen Award Winners
Category 1: CCS
2024 Winner: Ardent
2024 Finalist: RepAir Carbon
Category 2: Alternative Fuels
2024 Winner: Matteco
2024 Finalist: Luminescent
Category 3: Circularity
2024 Winner: Cocoon
2024 Finalist: Neustark AG
What past attendees and finalists have to say...
“As a Decarb Connect Next Gen Award finalist, we got an unparalleled opportunity to succinctly pitch our solution to the entire conference, which sparked a number of follow on meetings and interest.”
– Electrified Thermal Solutions
“We’ve been coming to the Decarb Connect conferences for a while, it’s a really good environment to meet a lot of industrial players, a lot of people in industry, a lot of potential customers for us. Applying for the Next Gen Awards was an opportunity for a bit of extra visibility…you guys are one of the conveners that has more of the industrial players.”
– Ardent
“Winning this award will help our company make us more known in the sector and bring inbound opportunities…don’t hesitate to apply, don’t think you are too small or too young because there are a lot of opportunities and all of the big companies are looking for partners.”
– Matteco
“Definitely by being at Decarb Connect Europe, we’ve already made some great connections with lots of folks who we’ve wanted to get in front of and speak to for a while, in both the steel and the cement industry but also it’s always nice to get an award, it’s something to talk about, it gets new hires interested in what you’re doing, as well as potential partners and clients.”
– Cocoon
Next Gen Award Finalists
