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REA future game changers award *Deadline 8th June*

9.11.2023

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Supergen Biohub, Supergen Offshore Renewables and Supergen Energy Networks collaborate for Future Game Changers Award at the British Renewable Energy Awards

Are you a postgraduate student and do you have an innovative idea or concept that could accelerate the race to achieve net zero? If yes to the above, you are invited to submit a short video or poster to showcase your idea for this year’s Future Game Changers Award as part of the joint submission from Supergen Energy Networks, Supergen BioHub and Supergen Offshore Renewables.

The winner will be announced as part of the British Renewable Energy Awards at the Gala Awards Dinner on 23rd June 2023 at The Grosvenor Hotel Ballroom in London. A shortlist of finalists will be invited to enjoy the evening courtesy of the Award sponsors, Glennmont Partners by Nuveen.

The winner will be decided live on the night as all guests at the Awards Gala Dinner will be asked to vote for their favourite idea. The winner will receive the Award along with a bursary.

It is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the work that is taking place within our academic institutions and network with a whole host of contacts from across industry and policy at the Awards ceremony.

Entries can be submitted in various forms ranging from a photo of an illustrative size A0 POSTER to a VIDEO ENTRY of 5 minutes or less. Submissions to be sent to supergen-bioenergy@aston.ac.uk or via WeTransfer to supergen-bioenergy@aston.ac.uk Deadline is 8 June 2023.

For more information please visit the Supergen BioHub website. Inspiration from last year’s winner and shortlisted entries and top tips video can be viewed on YouTube.

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