For over 20 years the TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo has connected top applied research and early-stage innovations from
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), in partnership with the Algae Foundation and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, is announcing
(National Corn Growers Association) The National Corn Growers Association invites proposals for new uses of field corn as a feedstock
The C3E Poster Competition invites students and early-career researchers from all academic disciplines to participate and help shape the future
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) As summer gets underway, the Renewable Fuels Association is once again sponsoring the Ethanol Days of Summer fuel
(Renewable Fuels Association) Our country is again experiencing fuel supply issues and high fuel prices, and everyone is looking for
(Kenya Airways/Market Screener) Kenya's national carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ), has announced participation in the second edition of the Sustainable Flight
(Lindbergh Foundation/PR Newswire) On the occasion of the 95th anniversary of Charles Lindbergh’s historic 1927 New York to Paris flight, The
(Tech Briefs Media) Submit your best new product ideas for a chance to win the $25,000 grand prize and global
(U.S. Department of Energy) The 2022-2023 AlgaePrize competition, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO)
(Society of Environmental Journalists) Description: Outstanding Student Reporting: A story or series on an environmental topic by a student or group
(Science Magazine) Recent Ph.D.? Boost your career by applying for the Science and SciLifeLab’s Prize for Young Scientists, an annual prize awarded
(Ghent University) Also this year a national Belgian competition of the Biobased Innovation Student Challenge Europe (BISC-E) will be organized
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan announced that EPA’s Office of Environmental Education
(Enterprise Singapore) Embrace a sustainable future and harness your innovative ideas to create a greener planet for all. Sustainability Open Innovation
(Open Air Collective) The 2023 OpenAir Carbon Removal Challenge is a worldwide contest for students to gain hands-on experience with new
Tell an inspiring story to move the Planet Forward -- Enter to win our Storyfest Award! -- Grand Prize: Travel to Iceland with
by Phyllis Coulter (Illinois Farmer Today/Penatagraph) Peter Probst, a self-professed “biodiesel enthusiast,” first developed his zeal for such fuels as
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) seeks applications proposing to take a holistic approach, grounded in research and innovation, to develop
by Alayna Chuney (Carbon 180) ... It’s been demonstrated across industries that sidelining equity and justice considerations leads to worse outcomes for
(Environmental Protection Agency) EPA launched the Make a Market Tech Challenge to solicit innovative strategies for market assessments of new technologies
(Environmental Protection Agency) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Green Chemistry
(BioInnovation Institute) To encourage more scientists to translate their research, BioInnovation Institute (BII) and Science award the BII & Science
Realizing a decarbonized energy system requires new strategies, policies, and innovative technologies, all while driving the creation of new jobs
(Illinois Soybean Association/Biobased Diesel Daily) The Johnson family has been competing in tractor-pulling competitions for more than 20 years, and four
The need for clean, reliable, and affordable energy globally is abundantly apparent. Severe weather, conflict, and a global pandemic have
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) last week announced the winners of the first Hydrogen Business Case Prize
(Advanced Biofuels USA) Open to all People of the Planet under Twenty-Five Years Old -- 1st Place - $200, 2nd Place -
(U.S. Biochar Initiative/EIN Presswire) “It [Biochar] is being newly embraced as a true carbon removal solution at scale.”--Microsoft -- On
(Algae Biomass Organization/Industrial Biotechnology) Industrial Biotechnology is proud to announce its very first Young Investigator Best Paper Award. This award will be dedicated
Apply now for the Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Young Scientists, an annual prize awarded to early-career scientists. The prize is
(AirMiners) The AirMiners Launchpad boosts founders towards gigaton scale carbon removal. The program helps founders establish their team, develop business
(Renewable Fuels Association) Our country is experiencing record fuel prices, and everyone is looking for a break at the pump. Ethanol
(Nebraska Ethanol Board/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Nebraska high school students took on the mission of educating their peers about reducing
(Clean Fuels Foundation) Beth Calabotta Sustainable Education Grant Now Accepting Applications. Student scientists can quality for up to a $2000
(U.S. Department of Energy) 15 teams are advancing as finalists in the U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) 2022–2023
The Create the Future Design Contest was launched in 2002 by the publishers of Tech Briefs magazine to help stimulate and reward
(Renewable Fuels Standard) To show the value of ethanol to drivers around the country, the Renewable Fuels Association has kicked off
(Livability Challenge) Have a project in food & agritech, nature-based solutions or decarbonisation? Submit your solutions before 13 April --
(Advanced Biofuels USA) SOLVE a number of EARTH’s problems with renewable fuels. LEARN more about THESE solutions: Solutions – Advanced
**New for 2022: This year we are accepting panel proposals as well as individual abstracts! Submit a panel idea with
(Biomimicry Institute) Any startup with a nature-inspired product, service, or technology with inherent social or environmental benefits may apply. We are
Please write an Opinion Editorial (Op. Ed.), 750 (minimum) to 1,000 (maximum) words, on the topic of self-censorship/freedom of the
(SciLifeLab/Science Magazine/AAAS) In order to promote young scientists early in their careers, SciLifeLab and Science magazine/AAAS have joined forces in
(Sigma Xi) The Student Research Showcase is an online science communication competitionin which students compete for awards and recognition of outstanding virtual
(Enerkem/Le Lezard) Funding of +CDN$ 5.5M awarded to the team to bring to market its solution to produce low-carbon fuel
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) 5 million tons of CO2 reduction by 2025 and 100% of their energy products to
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The National Corn Growers Association creates and increases opportunities for corn growers and the “Consider
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology) Previously known as the Clean Energy Prize @ MIT competition, CEP is now the Climate & Energy
(American Association of Community Colleges) Community College Innovation Challenge invites community college students to create STEM solutions to real-world problems
(U.S. Department of Energy)Launched in January 2022, the AlgaePrize is a new competition from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office
(U.S. Department of Energy) Pathways to an Inclusive Energy Future -- Disadvantaged communities have experienced—and still experience—the negative impacts of climate change,
(Air Miners) These are exciting times for the carbon removal industry as AirMiners are starting our third AirMiners Launchpad batch to support early-stage
by Annabelle Swift (Clean Energy Business Network) The impacts of climate change have not fallen evenly across the U.S., with low-income populations
The 5th edition of TWB® START-UP DAY will be held on 3 February 2022 at the premises of TBS (Toulouse Business
(Planet Forward) Grand Prize: Travel to Alaska with Lindblad Expeditions to report on the impact of climate change --There is
(American Made Challenges) The Hydrogen Business Case Prize engages students and professionals interested in hydrogen and fuel cells to develop
(LG NOVA) We’re calling on all innovators and entrepreneurs to submit their ideas, technology, and solutions to this competition. LG is
(Biofuels International) Velocys will receive up to £2.4 million (2.8 million) from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) under the
(U.S. Department of Energy) Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) and
(Gulfstream) ... The record-breaking flights also showcased Gulfstream’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions. For the Savannah to Doha flight, Gulfstream fueled
(National Aeronautics and Space Administration) On Earth, plants and ocean microbes use sunlight to turn carbon dioxide, or CO2, into sugars
(AirMiners) These are exciting times for our community as we are starting our second AirMiners Launchpad batch to support early-stage carbon removal startups
(BioInnovation Institute/Science Magazine) Behind every life-changing solution is an entrepreneurial scientist. A creative mind who proved an idea in the lab
(ENO Center for Transportation) Not only are we still grappling with the on-the-ground impacts of the pandemic, but the question of
(AZoCleantech) A student from the Institute of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at South Ural State University (SUSU) and the winner of the
(Renewable Fuels Association) As fuel demand continues to increase and more consumers are returning to the roads this summer, the Renewable
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) BioCognito’s Nathan Danielson (also consultant to the National Corn Growers Association) looks at the use
In order to promote young scientists early in their careers, SciLifeLab and Science magazine/AAAS have joined forces in creating a
(XPRIZE) Both $7.5M Grand Prize Winners Developed Technologies Focused on Decarbonizing Concrete, the World’s Largest Material Industry - XPRIZE, the global leader
(GreenAir Online) The UK government has launched a £15 million ($21m) ‘Green Fuels, Green Skies’ competition to support early-stage development of
Join us for a 1-hour webinar to hear more about the Consider Corn Challenge III: Novel Biomaterials, Products, & Technologies
(U.K. Department for Transport) £15 million “Green Fuels, Green Skies” competition launches to turn materials such as everyday wastes into sustainable aviation
(Tech Briefs) The Create the Future Design Contest was launched in 2002 by the publishers of Tech Briefs magazine to help
(Reuters) ... “Am donating $100M towards a prize for best carbon capture technology,” Musk wrote in a tweet, followed by a
(Planet Forward) Tell an inspiring story to move the Planet Forward -- There is no story more gripping than that of
(Royal Foundation) Prince William and The Royal Foundation have launched The Earthshot Prize – the most prestigious global prize for the
Students and early-career researchers are invited to participate in a poster competition at the annual U.S. C3E Symposium and Awards,
The ninth U.S. Clean Energy Education and Empowerment (C3E) Women in Clean Energy Symposium and Awards will be held virtually
(Wisconsin Energy Institute) Celebrate Clean Energy Week from Sept 21-25 (or any time of the year) by completing energy bingo challenges from the bingo
(Intellecap) Based on the aspiration to support enterprises and build the waste sector in East Africa, BESTSELLER FOUNDATION in collaboration with
Are you a PhD student or a postdoctoral researcher? A Science Slam is a communication format whereby young scientists have 8
by Caleb Jacobs (The Drive) Ole Smokey F1 conquered the course's 156 turns with precision and, oh yeah, tons of
(National Council for Science and the Environment) ... Sharing science through art offers opportunities for expression and can illuminate new
(Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative) The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the Wright Brothers Institute are partnering together to
The 2020 International Climate Action Challenge is a free opportunity open to all ages worldwide! Jump-start your initiative! Start a community
2020 AIChE K-12 STEM Outreach Competition The 2020 AIChE K–12 STEM Outreach Competition will take place Sunday, November 15, 2020. We’re
by Jackie Pohlman (Renewable Fuels Association) When a group of dynamic individuals come together to make a difference, there’s no limit
(Carbon Engineering) Supersonic aircraft company, Aerion, the leader in supersonic technology and global mobility, and Carbon Engineering Ltd. (CE), a leading Direct
(Business Ghana/ APO Group/Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF)) Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Launches Enterprise Development for
(Amyris) Biossance, a pioneering clean skincare brand from Amyris, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMRS), a leading synthetic biotechnology company in Clean Health and
In order to promote young scientists early in their career, SciLifeLab has engaged in a collaboration with AAAS and Science magazine to award an
(Ghent University) For the first time ever a national Belgian competition of the Biobased Innovation Student Challenge Europe (BISC-E) will
(Tech Briefs) The Create the Future Design Contest provides a global forum to share your ideas for new products and
by Ike Levine, Tiffany Cannis and Marissa Nalley (Algae Industry Magazine) In these turbulent times, when many educational programs are
by Genevieve DiNatale (Eagle Tribune) A team of seven savvy students at Greater Lawrence Technical High School won a $10,000
The Create the Future Design Contest was launched in 2002 by the publishers of Tech Briefs magazine to help stimulate and reward
by Caroline Hedgcock (University of Wisconsin-Madison/Planet Forward StoryFest) Sustainable Dairy Farming in Wisconsin -- The Crave Brothers Farmstead is an
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Out of thousands of eligible organizations, who will make the Best Places to Work – who
(Carbon X Prize) The $20 million NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE is a global competition to develop breakthrough technologies that will
(Stanford University) Stanford Global Energy Heroes is a competition to recognize young people around the world who are creating sustainable energy
(CRDF Global) CRDF Global and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (MES) are currently accepting proposals from joint
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Out of thousands of eligible organizations, who will make the Hot 50– who will get your
(Planet Forward at GW) Grand Prize: A storytelling voyage to Iceland with Lindblad Expeditions and Planet Forward in summer 2020!
(Algae Biomass Organization) Four student scientists were recognized with the Algae Biomass Organization’s Young Algae Researcher Awards for their contributions to
From competition to commercialization, 76West has the resources your startup needs to succeed -- A $20 million competition with prize money
(New York State Energy Research and Development Authority) Governor Cuomo Announces Winners of 76West Clean Energy Competition -- Governor Andrew M.
(National Council for Science and the Environment) In today’s world, where environmental challenges have grown more complex, the risks greater, and
(American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced the call for nominations for the 2020 Green Chemistry
(Designed 2 Scale Challenge) Algae-based feedstocks have shown tremendous potential in providing a safe, secure and locally available source of
(Sustainable Energy Fund) Energypath 2019 was held at DeSales University in Center Valley, PA on Thursday, July 25th, 2019. More than 240
by Barri Bronston (Tulane University) Nicholas Sandoval's lab at Tulane works on the development and application of advanced synthetic biology
(Solutions from the Land) A company that says it is "dedicated to harnessing nature to help farmers sustainably feed the planet,"
(Science Magazine) Science/AAAS and SciLifeLab, a coordinated effort of four universities, have joined forces in creating the Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Young
(Alexia Foundation) The Alexia Foundation is pleased to announce that we will begin accepting applications for our 2019 competition on Sept.
Clean Energy Education and EmpowermentPoster Competition: The U.S. Clean Energy Education and Empowerment (C3E) program is a collaborative effort between the
(GreenAir Online) The British Airways project with renewable fuels company Velocys is “well advanced”, say the two partners, and production of
by Sebastien Malo (Reuters) Jennifer Holmgren, chief executive of carbon recycling firm LanzaTech, explained modestly how the Chicago-based startup had cut multi-million-dollar
(Renewable Fuels Association) Did you know you can win free fuel just by reporting what prices you are paying at the
The Carbon Footprint Challenge is a UNITECH International initiative, enabled by its corporate partners Covestro, Bühler and Evonik as well
In order to promote young scientists early in their career, SciLifeLab has engaged in a collaboration with AAAS and Science magazine to award an
(Climate Generation) There has never been a more important time in our history to share our climate stories. Add your personal narrative
by Kevin Keane (BBC News) ... The fuel is made from waste wooden pellets which are heated, turned into a gas and
(Atlas Obscura Community) Atlas Obscura is searching for a student pursuing a degree in conservation, ecology, or science communication who is
(BC Green Games) BC Green Games is a digital eco-storytelling contest designed to closely link with BC's new curriculum while supporting teachers
(City of Surrey) Orgaworld and the City of Surrey are committed to increasing the awareness of waste management and sustainable living
(Create the Future) The world's premier engineering design competition is now accepting entries. Submit your best new product ideas for a
by Rebecca Coons (NUU Digital Voice of the Advanced Bioeconomy) In Lebanon, a team from Holy Spirit University of Kaslik is set
Energypath is the region’s largest sustainable energy event, attracting industry professionals, policymakers and academia throughout the region and across the
The Better Together Award is an international competition seeking collaborative innovations solving local climate challenges. We highlight the value of impactful collaboration
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) In Germany, Covestro and the United Nations are calling for nominations for Young Champions of the Earth, a
(Algae Biomass Organization) Get your abstracts for the 2019 Algae Biomass Summit ready! The Algae Foundation has announced that it is
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In the Netherlands, Nouryon (formerly AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals) has officially launched the third edition of its
iGEM’s main program is the iGEM Competition. The iGEM competition gives students the opportunity to push the boundaries of synthetic
by Sarah Sloat (Inverse.com) Jacqueline Prawira has competed in science fairs since she was in fourth grade. ... That science fair
by Myra Bredin (MentorWorks) ... To address the goal of a widespread adoption of sustainable aviation fuel, the Impact Canada Challenge Platform has
The 2019 Planet Forward Summit is a two-day national conference on sustainability storytelling. A diverse group of students, scientists, communicators, innovators,
by Aditi Gyanesh (Times of India) What do you do with vegetable oil after use? Flush it down the drain? You could
(GreenAir Online) British Airways is challenging UK academics to create a new generation of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) based on carbon
The 2019 GC&E Conference and 9th Annual GSC Conference provides a perfect venue to present your research, deepen your understanding
by Richard Cuthbertson (CBC News) Dalhousie University chemical engineer Sophia He is converting coffee grounds into fuel that could power cars -- When
by Chuck Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) is announcing plans to launch a new competition for student members in conjunction with
(Algae Biomass Organization) Six student scientists were presented with this year’s Young Algae Researcher Awards for their contributions to fields of algae biology
(Commercial Alternative Aviation Fuel Initiative) The recently announced WestJet Biofuel Challenge is intended to incentivize the use/development of existing or emerging
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) All through this month, Digest subscribers have been voting on the 40 Hottest Transformative Technologies in
(Planet Forward) Tell an inspiring story to move the Planet Forward. Enter to win our Storyfest Award. Grand Prize: A storytelling voyage through
(Google) In collaboration with the World Bank, the United Nations Foundation, and the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data, Google Cloud
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) For the second year in a row, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) sponsored team in the Crappie Masters National
(Bio-Based World News) We are offering startups working within bio-based an exclusive platform to share their business with 500 professionals from
(EIT InnoEnergy) Got a brilliant innovation idea in the electrical storage area, and want to take it to market or
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