In April 2024, KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm hosted the thrilling Grand Finale of the Battle of Green Talent, an entrepreneurial competition organized by InnoEnergy Masters+ as part of Master School Connect. The event featured six teams of young, innovative entrepreneurs, all eager to present their groundbreaking ideas to this year’s esteemed jury. Among the judges were Bart de Beer, CFO of EIT InnoEnergy; Lowina Lundström, CEO Scandinavia of EIT InnoEnergy; Siimon Vaske, business coach and internationalization lead from KTH Innovation; and Dina Rystedt, HR Director Sweden of Schneider Electric. With only three minutes to pitch their ideas and captivate these energy transition leaders, the competition was fierce. However, the stakes were high, with EIT InnoEnergy services on offer for the top three teams, cash prizes for the first two, and the coveted Audience Award for the most impressive presentation. It was an event filled with anticipation and excitement, showcasing the innovative spirit and talent within the InnoEnergy community.
Simone Albanese from HeatWaveX reflects on his experience, stating, “I enjoyed the Entrepreneur role because it was challenging me to give my best in order to refine and improve my venture. I really liked to get feedback from a lot of different people, both professionals in my field and experts in other fields as well.’’
Lakshmi Priya Aravamoudane from RuralRoots reflects that one of the best aspects/activities of the competition was brainstorming together, which yielded excellent results as Year 2 students collaborated with their Year 1 counterparts, gaining valuable insights into their perspectives during the process.
Kashish Singh from RuralRoots reflects, “BoGT is a platform to showcase our ideas, get advice from experienced people. It will start small but you never know how big it can turn at the end.’’
Shafayat Hussain Mahmoud from Rewind reflects, “For entrepreneurs or talents participating in the next edition, the idea is important, but you have to believe in the idea even if no one else does.’’