The Perovskite Startup Prize administrators are pleased to announce the first finalist of the American-Made Perovskite Startup Prize Countdown Contest: Beyond Silicon! This team is a startup from Tempe, AZ, that spun out of Arizona State University. They are developing a perovskite on silicon tandem cell that has the potential to surpass the efficiency limit of standard silicon solar cells. They are receiving $200,000 for their innovation and can now compete in the Liftoff Contest of the Perovskite Startup Prize. Congratulations, Beyond Silicon!
Now, the race is on! The Liftoff Contest is now open to winners of the Countdown Contest. Additionally, the third open-application period of the Countdown Contest is officially open for new competitors. The next submission deadline is Jan. 7, 2022.
As a reminder, the Perovskite Startup Prize consists of two consecutive contests—Countdown and Liftoff—that accelerate efforts to develop new, innovative perovskite solar companies with the potential to manufacture commercially viable products in the United States. Finalists of the Countdown Contest receive a $200,000 cash prize and are eligible to compete in Liftoff. Winners of the Liftoff Contest receive a $500,000 cash prize plus $100,000 in technical support vouchers.
New and previous participants are highly encouraged to enter the next Countdown Contest application period.
The announcement of the first Countdown Contest finalist officially marks the start of the Liftoff Contest, which is now open to any existing or future finalists. If you are just now preparing to join the Perovskite Startup Prize, you must enter and win the Countdown Contest to be eligible to move on to the Liftoff Contest.
There are still 5-8 prizes available in the Countdown Contest, which remains open to anyone until 6-9 finalists have been selected or all funds have been distributed.
The Perovskite Startup Prize is working with ADL Ventures to help teams get a jumpstart on entering the race. The prize administrators have created a unique Mentor Network to help teams gain momentum through the prize. If you are interested in working with a Mentor, please contact .
The prize team is eager for you to join the race and prove that you have what it takes to win the Perovskite Startup Prize! Good luck!
