hy-fcell Award 2023

Hydrogen and fuel cells play a crucial role in achieving climate targets. With the aim of recognizing outstanding developments in one of the most promising fields of technology of our time and stimulating further innovation, the Innovation Award for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells will be presented in three categories at hy-fcell. Each award is endowed with 10,000 euros.

The annual hy-fcell Award is supported by the Ministry of the Environment, Climate and the Energy Sector Baden-Württemberg, the Stuttgart Region Economic Development Corporation and Messe Stuttgart and will be presented on September 13 at hy-fcell. In addition, the award winners will be honored at the hy-fcell Networking Night.

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Submission Fee

A fee of € 250 (excl. VAT @ 19%) is charged for the submission (until 30 June). The fee includes two admission tickets for the hy-fcell Networking Night on 13 September.

The participation fee for start-ups in the “Start-up” category will be covered by Messe Stuttgart.

Category Research & Development

This category is aimed at academics, universities and research institutes. However, companies are also welcome to submit relevant R&D projects.

Judging criteria and weighting

  • Level of innovation (50 %)
  • Market potential (25 %)
  • Environmental & social benefits (25 %)

Winner 2022

Technische Universität Berlin & Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg

Category Products & Markets

This category is aimed at companies and institutions with market-oriented research and application ideas in the field of hydrogen and fuel cells.

Judging criteria and weighting

  • Level of innovation (25 %)
  • Market potential (50 %)
  • Environmental & social benefits (25 %)

Winner 2022

Rux Energy

Category Start-up

This category focuses on founders with sustainable and future-oriented ideas. The aim is to promote entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial spirit.

Judging criteria and weighting

  • Level of innovation (40 %)
  • Market potential (40 %)
  • Environmental & social benefits (20 %)

Winner 2022

Hystar

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