Have you been involved in an innovative energy research project that has contributed to Ireland’s clean energy future? The winner will receive a €10,000 bursary prize.

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About the Award

SEAI are seeking applications from organisations that have researched and developed innovative energy-related technologies, processes or systems, which will contribute significantly to Ireland’s clean energy transition.

Who should apply?

Applications are welcome from companies, 3rd level educational bodies, public sector bodies and semi-state bodies involved in impactful energy research and innovation.

Previous project finalists under this category include:

  • Exfin - Exceedence Ltd
  • Lawler Sustainability
  • MTU - DENiM Platform
  • Retrokit
  • ORE group MaREI UCC
  • The UCD Centre for Mechanics and the QUANT Group
  • Dublin Offshore
  • GlasPort Bio Ltd
  • Sustainable & Resilient Structures Research Group, MaREI Centre, Ryan Institute & School of Engineering, NUI Galway
View last year's finalist projects

Application guidelines

  1. Please submit your application online by 5pm Friday 28th June.
  2. You are eligible to apply under more than one category. Simply follow the online guidelines and copy and paste your application to a new category and amend your answers as appropriate.
  3. Please ensure all mandatory fields are completed before you hit submit.
  4. Please complete the 'Data' section to the best of your ability.
  5. Once you submit, you can still edit your application up to the deadline date.
  6. Please keep attachments to 5MB or less.
  7. Shortlisted applications will be announced in August.
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