Ilka Jessen
Global Customer Delivery Experience Manager, Schneider Electric
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The Innovation in Energy Award supported by the Schneider Electric Foundation
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About the award
The Energy Transition Award, supported by the Schneider Electric Foundation, aims to inspire more youth to come up with innovative and inclusive ideas in the energy field and recognize their achievement.
How winners are chosen
Judging criteria
The criteria upon which the mini-enterprises will be evaluated: Contribution to the energy transition Innovation and Creativity Social and Environmental Impact Feasibility and Practicality Economic Benefits Presentation and Communication
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Patricia Benchenna
Director of Corporate Philanthropy, Schneider Electric
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