The Skolkovo Foundation, in collaboration with leading industrial partners , is launching a competition and mentorship program for startups in the following research fields:
- Energy storage – electrochemical cells
- Hydrogen energy technologies
We invite industrial partners to join our efforts in finding innovative technical solutions for existing and emerging businesses.
We expect our industrial partners to outline the technical requirements for in-demand products and technologies in today’s ever-changing markets.
The Skolkovo Foundation intends to co-invest in R&D projects with industrial partners.
Who is eligible:
- High-tech startups and medium-sized engineering companies
- Independent teams from the scientific and tech community researching batteries and hydrogen technologies
Key Dates:
| July 29 |
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Launch of the competition |
| September 30 |
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Application Deadline |
| October 1 – 14 |
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First stage of applicant valuation. Semifinalist announcement |
| October 14 – 15 |
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2015 Skolkovo International Energy Storage & Hydrogen Technology Conference. Start of Mentoring programe |
| October 15 – December 14 |
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Mentoring program |
| December 15 |
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Second stage of applicant valuation. Finalist peach session. Awards Ceremony |
Nominations:
Energy storage
- Advanced batteries
- Traction batteries for hybrid & electric vehicles
- Hybrid energy storage
- Portable energy storage
- Stationary energy storage
- Battery management systems
Hydrogen technologies
- Fuel cell energy systems for transport
- Stationary fuel cells energy systems
- Portable fuel cell systems
- Hydrogen fuel
- Prospective fuel cell stack components
Special nomination in partnership with KAMAZ Company
Advanced traction batteries for electric vehicles