Our planet is not merely a gift, but a Responsibility bestowed upon us
About the Competition
#HuaweiStartupChallenge2 was the second edition of a unique competition aimed at innovative Polish startups, which, together with Huawei and Startup Academy, seek to address the pressing ecological issues facing our planet.
We inhabit a diverse, vibrant world, brimming with creative energy and innovative ideas. Synergy and collaboration are needed to ensure their optimal utilization. In this edition we rewarded the most innovative technological solutions that support the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals in relation to climate and environmental challenges.
The #HuaweiStartupChallenge2 competition was created to assist Polish startups that harness technology for the planet's protection.
The most innovative solutions were selected by a Jury consisting of distinguished representatives from the world of science, business and public sector experts based on the assessment of competition applications.
Prizes
Additionally, special prizes were awarded
First place
Second place
Third place
National Chamber of Energy Clusters Award - renewable energy technologies
+ mentorship and implementation
Recruitment Statistics
Renewable energy sources
Circular economy
Reducing food waste
Industry 4.0
Ecological education
Information technologies
Waste management
Other
Competition winners
The best companies selected at the final gala on June 9, 2022
First place - Dynamic Air Cooling
Second place - Plan Be Eco
Third place - Hydrum
The Challenge
Innovative ideas on how to leave the world better than you found it. That was the essence of the #HuaweiStartupChallenge2 challenge
The challenge set for the selected 20 startups by the jury was divided into 3 stages and focused on creating a sustainable development strategy. The result of the challenge in the form of a video was presented during the jury’s deliberation in December 2021.
The teams faced the following stages:
Stage 1
Developing a startup development strategy to leave our planet better for future generations
Stage 2
Confronting the prepared development strategy with a Huawei Startup Challenge mentor
Stage 3
Recording a 2-minute video and presenting the strategy for further development
Timeline
Participants
Who did we invite to participate?
The competition sought socially responsible startups. We invited ambitious Polish engineers, entrepreneurs of all ages, and inventors at the beginning of their journey towards ecological innovation
If you want to impact world change and are ready to implement creative and technological solutions that will contribute to shaping new social attitudes in service to environmental protection and ecology, this challenge was waiting just for you.
See you in the next edition of #HuaweiStartupChallenge!
Competition goals
The overarching goal of the Huawei Startup Challenge was to identify the most innovative startups and support their transformation into fully thriving companies.
- show how technologies can support planet protection
- support education on innovative ecological solutions
- encourage collaboration among diverse entities for a common goal - sustainable development
- assist in the development of the Polish startup ecosystem
Competition Jury
Who assessed the startup applications?
Przemysław Kurczewski
Bartosz Sokoliński
Martyna Zastawna
Bolesław Rok
Mirella Panek-Owsiańska
Piotr Płoszajski
Bianka Siwińska
Agnieszka Pietrzak
Maciej Kawecki
Aleksandra Przegalińska
Marcin Bajkowski
Ryszard Hordyński
Kamil Wyszkowski
Albert Gryszczuk
Anna Brussa
Organizers
The competition was hosted by Huawei and Startup Academy
Huawei
Startups and small businesses are today’s greatest innovators and pioneers. An increasing number of companies are seeking comprehensive digital solutions to develop their ideas and products. Huawei, as a leading provider of IT and communications infrastructure and smart devices, has been assisting startups in leveraging digital transformation opportunities for many years.
Offering solutions across four key areas — telecommunications networks, IT, smart devices, and cloud services — the company aims to deliver digital devices and solutions to individuals, businesses, and households alike, creating a fully connected, intelligent world.
Over 194,000 Huawei employees are engaged in developing innovative solutions for telecom operators, enterprises, and users, used in over 170 countries, thereby reaching one-third of the world’s population. The Huawei brand was founded in 1987 and is entirely owned by its employees.
Startup Academy
ENTREPRENEURSHIP, INNOVATION, AND STARTUPS ARE OUR PASSION
We assist large corporations in generating and implementing new solutions and fostering a culture of innovation. We support local governments in creating ecosystems where entrepreneurs can more easily conduct their business and we help startups build scalable business models and secure development funding.
We bridge large companies with startups, creating a platform for effective collaboration between them. We develop acceleration programs in which we aid organizations in producing innovative solutions, products, and services through cooperation with creative and flexible entrepreneurs.
Since November 2019 we have also been an Accredited Business Environment Institution with an Innovation Center profile, highlighting the quality of our work while meeting the high standards expected by certifying entities.
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