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Steps to Compete in Startup Prize: Energy

  • Register your energy-related startup.
  • Select a track for your startup:
    • Electricity Track: Your primary product/value proposition relates to the supply chain of electricity.
    • Hydrocarbons/Fuels Track: Your primary product/value proposition relates to the supply chain of electricity of a fuel molecule?et to market.
  • Select the Qualifying Event(s) you will attend.
  • Complete your application in the Entrepreneur Portal. Please note, your application does not need to be completed prior to attending a Qualifying Event.
  • Submit your Entrepreneur Portal by 11:59pm CT on Monday, July 6, 2026.
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Register for Startup Prize: Energy 2026

Complete the form below to register your startup for Startup Prize: Energy 2026. 

Registration Reminders

  • To be eligible for competition, you must attend at least one of the Qualifying Events —
    • The Online event is Friday & Saturday, May 8-9, 2026.
    • The In-Person event is Friday through Sunday, June 26-28, 2026 in Shreveport, LA.
    • You may attend just one event or both, but you must fully attend at least one qualifying event to be considered for the finals.
  • To attend the Online Qualifying Event (May 8-9), you must register no later than Friday, April 17, 2026.
  • To attend the In-Person Qualifying Event (June 20-22), you must register no later than Friday, June 5, 2026.
  • You may attend one or both Qualifying Events. Be sure to register prior to the registration deadline.
  • Be sure to select the appropriate track for your startup (Electricity or Hydrocarbons/Fuels)

If you have any questions about the process, please contact Melissa Brannan at melissa@startupprize.com