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Nordic Energy Challenge<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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An annual competition advancing new ideas for the Nordic energy transition<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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The Nordic Energy Challenge is an annual competition organised by Nordic Energy Research. Each year, stakeholders from across the Nordic region are invited to submit proposals addressing a selected theme relevant to the energy transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How the Nordic Energy Challenge works<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The Nordic Energy Challenge is organised in stages. Deadlines and eligibility criteria are provided on the page for each annual challenge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Call for abstracts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Participants submit a short proposal outlining their idea and its relevance to the annual theme.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Call for final proposals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Selected finalists are invited to further develop and submit a full proposal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Award ceremony<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Finalists present their proposals at a high-level Nordic event where the winners are announced.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Awards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Each year, three finalists are invited to present their proposals to the jury at the award ceremony. Prizes are awarded to recognise high-quality contributions that address the annual theme and demonstrate potential value for the Nordic energy transition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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1st prize<\/p>\n\n\n\n

50,000 NOK<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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2nd prize<\/p>\n\n\n\n

20,000 NOK<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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10,000 NOK<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Nordic Energy Challenge 2026<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Theme: Powering Nordic AI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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About the theme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Nordic energy system is entering a new era, where artificial intelligence (AI) can accelerate the green transition, strengthen resilience, and improve everyday energy use. With world-leading digital infrastructure, ambitious climate goals, and a strong tradition of trust and cooperation, the Nordics are uniquely positioned to shape how AI serves society through energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The challenge invites proposals exploring practical applications of AI within Nordic energy systems. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The purpose of the Nordic Energy Challenge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Nordic Energy Challenge promotes innovative thinking and cross-sector collaboration on key Nordic energy priorities. By introducing a new theme each year, it reflects emerging developments in policy, technology and society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Finalists present their proposals at a high-level Nordic event, where a jury awards prizes to the most promising contributions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Previous challenges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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14 January, 2025<\/p>\n

Nordic Energy Challenge 2025: Powering Nordic Equality<\/h5>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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5 March, 2024<\/p>\n

Nordic Energy Challenge 2024: Citizen Engagement<\/h5>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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20 March, 2023<\/p>\n

Nordic Energy Challenge 2023: Energy and Security<\/h5>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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8 March, 2022<\/p>\n

Nordic Energy Challenge 2022: Energy in the Arctic<\/h5>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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4 February, 2021<\/p>\n

Nordic Energy Challenge 2021: Sustainable Transport<\/h5>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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