CATEGORIES

Every nominee must fit into one of 6 categories below. Nominees will either be a participant, finalist, or winner in ONE of the below categories.

You will select the category that best suits your sustainable technology while completing the GIA Screening Tool.

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Circular Economy

Reducing production, improving recycling, or reducing waste through circularity concepts and technology developments.

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Sustainable Cities

Smarter, greener cities through architecture, infrastructure, material innovations, and mobility.

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Food & Agrotech

Revolutionizing global food and agricultural systems through increased efficiency and innovation.

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Energy Innovation

Ensuring reliable, clean energy for everyone. 

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Blue Water

Ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.

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Digital Solution

Creating and using digital technologies to meet our Sustainable Development Goals.

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Prizes:

In addition to participation in one of the above categories, nominees will also be considered for a prize. You will be notified if you are a finalist in one of the prizes on the 25th of October, and the winner will be announced at the SDG Tech Awards show!

 

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Best Startup

Decided by the top jury score among all startups participating in the SDG Tech Awards. This is for the startup that has made the most impactful strides for a more sustainable world through technology innovations. 

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Best SME

Decided by the top jury score among all SMEs participating in the SDG Tech Awards. This is for the SME that has made the most impactful strides for a more sustainable world through technology innovations. 

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Best Company

Decided by the top jury score among all corporations participating in the SDG Tech Awards. This is for the company that has made the most impactful strides for a more sustainable world through technology innovations. 

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Community Choice

Decided by the most popular vote from all our nominees communities. This is for the nominee who the people believe has the most impactful green technology. Voting takes place from the 11th of October – 24th of October.

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Sustainable Leader SME

Decided by the sustainable change makers of tomorrow! Students from FN UCPH nominate 5 inspirational sustainability leaders, for example, managers, CEOs, founders, or team leads. University students then vote on who they believe is making the most impact with their leadership.

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Sustainable Leader Organisation

Decided by the sustainable change makers of tomorrow! Students from FN UCPH nominate 5 inspirational sustainability leaders, for example, managers, CEOs, founders, or team leads. University students then vote on who they believe is making the most impact with their leadership.

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Sustainable Leader Startup

Decided by the sustainable change makers of tomorrow! Students from FN UCPH nominate 5 inspirational sustainability leaders, for example, managers, CEOs, founders, or team leads. University students then vote on who they believe is making the most impact with their leadership.