- This first edition, which is open for registration until June 7th, will recognize projects that promote a just ecological transition and have a positive impact on people
- Fundación Cepsa will award a minimum of 40,000 euros and up to 120,000 euros to a maximum of three winning projects, in addition to specialized advisory services
These awards, which are open for registration from May 7 to June 7, can be applied for by both individuals and legal entities, public or private (start-ups, NGOs, SMEs, freelancers, non-corporate foundations, associations, educational institutions, schools, etc.) based and operating in Spain. The foundation will consider the scalability and maturity of the project positively, in addition to the viability of its business model. Moreover, it will take into account projects with strategic concepts based on: access to renewable energies, circular economy, environmental recovery, and waste reduction, mobility, responsible consumption, education for a fair ecological economy, employability, and social innovation.
The jury will be made up of Fundación Cepsa's Advisory Council and a member of the Management Committee of the energy company, who will evaluate and deliberate to choose a maximum of three projects. The ten finalists will present their initiative at an award ceremony in September of this year. The total prize pool is 120,000 euros to be distributed among the winners with a guaranteed minimum prize of 40,000 euros. In addition, Fundación Cepsa will offer mentoring sessions to the winning groups as support, with the help of experts, according to their needs to help them continue to scale the impact of their project.
Teresa Mañueco, General Manager of Fundación Cepsa, highlighted: "At Fundación Cepsa, our goal is to be a driving force and accelerator in the process of a fair and inclusive ecological transition. With the Future for all awards, we aim to recognize and promote initiatives that help individuals and contribute to the development of society."
Interested groups may submit their applications from May 7 to June 7 in the Future for all awards section, where the details of this first edition are available, as well as the legal terms and participation requirements. In addition, organizations may register for the online training sessions that will take place on May 26 and 30 to learn about all the details of the invitation.