YES!Delft

New Energy Challenge 2025

This edition focuses on decarbonisation and de-fossilisation of energy operations: green hydrogen production, hydrogen storage, carriers and distribution, methanation to synthetic gas, renewable natural gas and carbon dioxide removal.

Calling all energy innovators: we’re looking for breakthrough ideas to help decarbonise the energy system. 

Are you developing cutting-edge solutions in green hydrogen production, hydrogen storage and distribution, carbon dioxide methanation, renewable natural gas, or carbon dioxide removal? If you’re a start-up or scale-up working in any of these areas, this is your opportunity to accelerate your impact 

The New Energy Challenge (NEC) is back for its 10th edition! This open innovation competition connects promising ventures with investors and industry experts – offering access to insights, funding opportunities, and real-world support to help scale your technology.  

Finalists will join an intensive accelerator programme, complete with workshops, tailored training and strategic guidance to supercharge your growth. 

The NEC 2025 is now open for submissions. Take your idea further. Help us drive the energy transition. 

More detailed information can be found on the New Energy Challenge website.

Organised by Rockstart, Shell, Unknown, and YES!Delft.  

 

 

Event info

Where
The program will be online, except for the final event. The final event will take place in Helsinki at SLUSH (18-20 Nov).
Start date
24 September 2025
End date
20 November 2025
Final registration date
23 May 2025
Cost
Free of charge

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