Ready, Spark, Charge: Hacking the Future of Energy is our annual clean energy and climate hackathon designed to accelerate the development of energy and climate ventures and technologies that can effectively tackle the energy and climate challenges faced by the country.
Apply for the hackathon by 30 September.
*The application will remain editable until the deadline, allowing applicants to make any necessary improvements or updates before final submission.
Register to participate in the competition.
To help answer all your questions about the Hackathon
A 2-day online workshop on the most popular business models used in climate tech and the renewable energy sector
Selected teams will go through and online mentoring program and receive coaching to help polish their ideas and get useful insights from experts
Learning session to help guide participants on how to effectively tell their brand story and showcase their solutions.
For participants to practice and refine their pitch before presenting it to the judges.
Finalists will receive mentoring from external experts and receive feedback to improve their startup concepts.
A team of at least 2 members (max. 5 members) having at least one member based in the Philippines. The team shall join the competition with an existing startup concept relevant to the competition’s challenge areas.
A team of at least 3 members (max. of 5 members) and preferably already affiliated with a NEX Philippines academe partner. Similarly, the team shall join the competition with an existing startup concept relevant to the competition’s challenge areas.
*NOTE: Students need to be presently enrolled either in senior high school or college and should submit an endorsement letter.
As part of the line-up of activities for this year’s hackathon, we will host a 2-day learning session: ‘Cracking the Code: Business Model Bootcamp’.
You will learn from industry experts.
Get ready for months of learning, mentoring, and collaboration as you develop groundbreaking solutions to tackle the country’s energy and climate challenges.
AWS credits upto USD 10000
Merchandise and freebies
Post-hackathon support
Global platform exposure
The top 5 teams will each be rewarded Php 10,000
Five teams will each receive Php 2000 as a consolation prize
Three teams will each receive Php 1000 for their note worthy achievements
The winning team will receive this amount for their exceptional performance.
Three teams will each receive recognition awards
Recognizing the participant or team with the most captivating and impactful presentation skills.
Recognizing the team with unwavering energy and active engagement throughout the competition.
Honoring the startup with exceptional creativity in environmentally sustainable solutions.
We’re hosting a free online bootcamp on building a successful clean energy business model! The 2-day workshop showcases different business models commonly used in the renewable energy and efficiency industries. Whether you’re a student or a professional in the Philippines, this bootcamp will help you develop the right business model for your idea or innovation. ️
This training forms part of its efforts to promote the “Ready, Spark, Charge: Hacking the Future of Energy” hackathon. The session aims to equip hackathon participants with insights into diverse business models that can serve as inspiration for their ventures.
Is there a particular industry or category of solutions that RSC is considering for acceptance?
Yes. RSC 2023 exclusively welcomes startup concepts within the realms of energy efficiency, energy access, solar integration, circular economy, and transport industries. Further insights into the challenge themes are available here.
What are the judging criteria for this competition? Are there any distinctions between the criteria for the two tracks (Student and Professionals)?
Yes, separate judging criteria are established for both tracks. To review the specific evaluation criteria for each, please find information about our judging criteria.
What additional information should I be aware of if I decide to participate in this competition?
Participants of RSC 2023 are required to comply with the stipulated terms and conditions. It’s important to note that failure to adhere to these terms could result in the nullification of participation and potential winning status. Refer to the detailed overview of our Terms and Conditions
Is there an orientation session available for this competition that I can attend?
A competition orientation was held on August 11. Here’s a recap of the conducted orientation.
Who are our external partners?
Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development – DOST
I still have more questions about the competition. Where should I direct my inquiries?
Here’s a more detailed overview of the Hackathon.
For any further inquiries feel free to write to us at philippines@newenergynexus.com
