We are now welcoming entries for 2025
The Decarb Next Gen Awards 2025 is 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 year’s categories are:
Category 1 – 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 – Decarbonizing 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.
Category 4 – Individual Rising Star Award
This award is to recognise a specific person, under the age of 30, who has made significant contributions to industrial decarbonization either through academic, research, product development or from working within a company in the energy-intensive sectors. The winner will show entrepreneurial spirit, resilience and passion through their work.
Meet the 2025 Judges:
Patricia Ansems Bancroft
Senior R&D Fellow DowKyle McDonald
Research Scientist and Technology Scout DowRakesh Shankar
Partner NextGen Antin PartnersAnderson Morelato
Head of Decarbonization and Technology Roadmapping ArcelorMittalWhat's in it for you as a Next Gen Award Winner?
Will be invited to attend the Decarb North America event to pitch in the final round to an audience of C-suite executives from industry, investors and policy makers
2 x all access pass to attend Decarb Connect North America, along with discounted upgradeable booth
Network, network, network – partake in roundtable discussions, 1-2-1 meetings and more by simply attending Decarb Connect North America as a VIP Next Gen Finalist
Feature in the Decarb Connect monthly newsletter and on the Decarb Connect podcast with an audience of 42,000 downloads
Will be able to attend four member-only DLN sessions within a 12-month period AND record and post a video on the DLN members-only platform
Exposure in the Decarb Connect 2024 Ones to Watch report – shared with our network of over 8000 financiers, venture capitalists and private equity
2024 Next Gen Alumni
Category 1 – Industrial Electrification
2024 Winner: Rondo Energy
2024 Finalist: Brenmiller Energy
Category 2: CCUS
2024 Winner: Mantel Capture
2024 Finalist: Ardent
Category 3 – Low Carbon Fuels and Energy Sources
2024 Winner: Syzygy Plasmonics
2024 Finalist: Terra CO2
Category 4: Energy Efficiency
2024 Winner: Vigilent
2024 Finalist: Nanotech Technologies