Any faculty interested in being considered for one of the ten $5,000 Faculty Explorer prizes should start preparing now to meet the Jan. 13 Explore Phase submission deadline!
During the Explore Phase, prize administrators are looking for faculty interested in incorporating or expanding energy technology commercialization and entrepreneurship topics into their institution’s educational activities. This track is designed to help faculty implement their ideas through cash prizes, resources, and mentorship.
Read more about the success of the inaugural Faculty Track in this recently published technical report from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
Submission Next Steps
Step 1. Click “solve this challenge” on HeroX to begin your Faculty Track submission.
Step 2. Upload the following submission materials:
- A project title and short summary of your proposal (no more than 250 words)
- A single slide that summarizes the proposal for integrating or expanding the topics of energy technology commercialization and entrepreneurship
- A three-page written document addressing the suggested content shown in Table 10 of the Official Rules
- A completed entry form on HeroX with answers to all required questions, including institutional demographics
- Resume or CV.
Read more about submission materials for each phase in the Official Rules.
Step 3. Press “submit final entry” by 11:59 p.m. ET on January 13, 2025.
A Reminder for Student Track Competitors
There’s still time to gather your team, choose an energy technology to leverage in a business plan, and get your initial submission ready before the student deadline on Feb. 3! If you still have questions about competing, consider bringing them to upcoming office hours on Jan. 8 (register here) or attending the final informational webinar on Jan. 23 (register here).
Good luck to all competitors!
