START 12/1/22 END 5/31/25 SELECTION OF TEAMS NOT YET COMPLETE STATUS

TEAMS: 2–15

TEAMS: 2 TO 15

LAUFZEIT:

DURATION: MAY 1, 2023 – JULY 14, 2023

01. MAI 2023 – 14. JULI 2023

START 12/1/22 END 7/14/23 SELECTION OF TEAMS NOT YET COMPLETE STATUS STAGE 0 1 STAGE 02 DURATION: NOV 1, 2022 – APRIL 30, 2023

CHALLENGE: SAVE ENERGY AND EFFICIENTLY PROVIDE ELECTRICITY FOR 10+ HOURS WITHOUT USING CRITICAL RAW MATERIALS

To make its contribution in the fight against climate change, Germany has to become climate neutral and ensure energy supply from exclusively renewable energies by 2045. The pressure to act has also increased as a result of the war in Ukraine, as natural gas has lost its attraction as a transition technology and Germany’s energy supply independence has increased enormously in importance. In light of these new existential threats, increasingly frequent natural disasters and extreme weather events, the proportion of renewable energies must increase drastically over the coming two decades. At the same time, base-load nuclear and coal power plants must be fully removed from the grid by 2038 and replaced by wind and solar power. Long periods without noteworthy solar and wind energy potential represent a special challenge here—so-called Dunkelflauten. During persistent Dunkelflauten, the output of wind and solar power is only a fraction of the usual average output, where energy demand cannot be covered even with the aid of load management and short-term storage.

In Germany, several such Dunkelflauten with a duration over 48 hours occur each year. In individual cases, they can even drag on for up to 10 days. During these periods, long-term energy storage—that is, energy storage with a storage duration of at least 10 hours—plays an essential role in ensuring the stability of the power grid. In addition, long periods usually extend through the winter, during which energy generation will lag behind energy demand in the future. Long-term energy storage is a key component for energy autonomy and the achievement of climate goals, as well as a growing multi-billion-Euro market, which cannot be fully served with technologies currently available on the market, however.

TEAMS WERE ABLE TO APPLY FOR THE CHALLENGE UNTIL MIDOCTOBER, 2022. SELECTION BY THE JURY AND THE ASSOCIATED CHALLENGE START BY THE TEAMS TOOK PLACE AT THE END OF NOVEMBER (AFTER THE EDITORIAL DEADLINE).

CHALLENGE:

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Wenn der mit der Jahr 2040 nehmen. ren immer an ihre nomen bis zur umsetzen gefunden

FAQ

WHAT COSTS CAN BE BORNE THROUGH FINANCING?

All outlays serving the purpose of achieving the Challenge’s goals can be financed with SPRIND resources. This can include personnel costs, equipment, materials and the renting of lab space, for example.

WHAT IS THE DURATION OF THE CHALLENGE?

The Challenge has a duration of two and a half years in total. After the end of stage 1 of the Challenge, which lasts one year, another selection round takes place, which identifies which of the Challenge teams will continue to receive financing from SPRIND during stage 2 of the Challenge.

WHAT EVIDENCE DOES A TEAM HAVE TO FURNISH OVER THE COURSE OF THE CHALLENGE?

All Challenge teams are in close exchange with SPRIND and the coaching team over the course of the Challenge. This ensures a targeted innovation process in which emerging issues can be identified and addressed early on. Detailed lists on the use of the financing are not required here.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE CHALLENGE?

Both individual participants and teams can participate. Teams of all legal forms can apply, such as universities, non-university research institutions, established companies, start-ups and incubators—even a combination of multiple entities is possible. Participants and teams are authorized to apply if headquartered in the European Union, European Free Trade Association (EFTA), the United Kingdom or Israel.

WHAT KIND OF SUPPORT WILL I RECEIVE FROM SPRIND?

SPRIND supports all teams in achieving the goal of the Challenge. This includes financing of the teams’ work by SPRIND from the start of the Challenge. We also provide all teams with a coach with extensive experience in the implementation of breakthrough innovations. Based on this experience, this coach supports the teams in planning their work packages and experiments, as well as with regard to the granting of permission & approval and networking with collaboration partners and subcontractors, for example. SPRIND also uses its network to advance the implementation of disruptive innovations.

FAQ

GEHT Es geht neue Konzepte Implementierungen

WELCHE SPRIND Beginn Innovationen KANN Für die Teams Rahmen Innovationen themenoffenen

KÖNNEN

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