The American-Made Perovskite Startup Prize has opened the fifth Countdown Contest application period. 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. 

Both new and previous applicants are encouraged to apply to the Countdown Contest by the submission deadline, which is tentatively July 28, 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 the Liftoff Contest. Winners of the Liftoff Contest receive a $500,000 cash prize, plus $100,000 in technical support vouchers. 

The Liftoff Contest is now open to winners of the Countdown Contest. So far, one finalist team is competing in the Liftoff Contest until other teams win Countdown and move on to Liftoff. The race is on!

Previous applicants should receive feedback from the expert reviewers via email to improve submissions for the next cycle of competition. If you have additional questions about comments, please reach out to .

In addition to the comments, we also encourage you to reach out to ADL Ventures, the Power Connector for the Perovskite Startup Prize, for additional support. The ADL Ventures team can support your submission and get you in touch with Connectors and Mentors in the American-Made Network to help launch your innovation forward. Contact to start getting connected. 

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!