Ready, Spark, Charge: Hacking the Future of Energy

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The Philippines’ startup ecosystem has grown rapidly in recent years, backed by strong government initiatives and a growing network of over 50 technology business incubators across the country. Despite this progress, startups focused on energy and climate remain significantly underrepresented in bootcamps, competitions, and incubator programs.

To close this gap, “Ready, Spark, Charge: Hacking the Future of Energy” was launched as a startup hackathon dedicated to climate and energy solutions.

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Hackathon objectives

Promote awareness & interest

Inspire startup enthusiasts and innovators to explore opportunities in the climate and energy sectors.

Provide a platform for ventures

Offer a stage for climate and energy startups to showcase their innovations, gain support from industry experts, and connect with key stakeholders.

Accelerate ventures & technologies

Help entrepreneurs fast-track the market entry of their solutions by providing access to industry experts, resources, and tailored acceleration programs.

Diversify the Philippines’ startup landscape

Increase the number of climate and energy-focused startups in the Philippines, broadening the country’s contribution to sustainable innovation, and addressing industry challenges.

Prizes & benefits

Grand Winner: Php 50,000.00

1st Runner Up: Php 30,000.00

2nd Runner Up: Php 15,000.00

Including:

Up to USD 10,000 AWS credits
Global platform exposure,
Post-hackathon support,
Access to industry experts,
Merchandise and other freebies!

Special recognition awards

*Equivalent to Php 2,000.00 per award + consolation prizes of Php 1,000.00 per team

Best pitcher award: Recognizing the participant or team with the most impactful presentation.

Innovative male and female hacker award: Celebrating the top male and female participants for creativity, technical excellence, and impact.

Efficiency champion award: Awarded for the most innovative solution to enhance energy efficiency in commercial buildings, manufacturing, or households.

Sustainable transport innovator award: Given to the participant with the most forward-thinking solution for electrification, EV infrastructure, or shared mobility.

Renewable energy trailblazer award: Recognizing the most impactful solution for advancing renewable energy adoption, including energy access, variability management, or financing.

Industry challenge areas

Energy efficiency

Households: Outdated appliances, poor insulation, and energy-wasting habits drive inefficiency, leading to high energy consumption.
Commercial buildings: Poor HVAC systems, lighting mismanagement, and lack of energy management systems lead to excessive operational costs and environmental impact.
Manufacturing & heavy industries: Outdated equipment and inefficient processes waste energy, with high upgrade costs and resistance to new technologies.

Sustainable transport

Electrification of public transport: High costs and infrastructure needs slow the transition to electric vehicles, prolonging fossil fuel dependency.
EV charging & storage: Inadequate charging infrastructure and storage solutions hinder widespread electric vehicle adoption and efficient energy use.
Shared mobility: Insufficient infrastructure and low adoption rates limit the potential of car and bike-sharing systems.

Renewable energy adoption

Energy access: Remote regions lack reliable energy infrastructure, limiting renewable energy benefits for improving living standards and economic growth.
Variability of RE sources: Intermittent renewable sources like solar and wind pose challenges to grid stability, with limited storage and forecasting solutions.
Financing mechanisms: High upfront costs and financial uncertainties make it difficult to secure funding for renewable energy projects, hindering growth and investment.

WHO CAN APPLY

University and college students who are interested in creating technology-driven solutions to address the country’s energy challenges.

Young professionals and employees from both public and private sectors aiming to start ventures focused on solving energy issues

Startup founders, innovators and entrepreneurs looking to develop and scale energy-related solutions.

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