Borderstep brings scientific expertise in the field of energy to the jury

Borderstep on the jury of the Start Up Energy Transition Award

Over 500 start-ups from 58 countries have applied for the first international Start Up Energy Transition Award initiated by the German Energy Agency (dena).

Borderstep helped with the research in the run-up to the competition. Dr. Severin Beucker, founder of and partner in the Borderstep Institute, also brings scientific expertise in the field of energy to the jury.

Further information on the Start Up Energy Transition Award, its partners, and the Tech Festival is available at www.startup-energy-transition.com.

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