LUCE Awards | Emerging Talent

Building on the momentum of the previous editions, the 3^rd edition of the LUCE Awards marks another milestone in advancing the Green Transition. In a world increasingly focused on achieving ambitious energy, climate, and sustainability goals, this edition reaffirms the critical role women play in shaping a more sustainable and inclusive future.

With a continued commitment to promoting gender equality in the sectors of energy, climate, and sustainability—and proudly supported by Edison and Eurogas—the 3^rd edition of the LUCE Awards celebrates the outstanding contributions of women driving innovation and progress in these fields. As we forge ahead on the path toward a greener tomorrow, this edition aspires to further elevate the voices and achievements of women who are pioneering solutions for a sustainable planet.

Emerging Talent category

The Emerging Talent category is established to recognise the achievements of up-and-coming female academics, entrepreneurs, founders (including those leading non-registered projects), advocates and young civil society leaders working to advance the Green Transition agenda worldwide. The selection will be conducted through an open call for applications.

Eligible candidates

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Project Experience: Maximum of 5 years of involvement in the project being submitted
• Commitment: Proven dedication to advancing the global Green Transition
• Age: No age restrictions
• Geography: Open to applicants worldwide

Suitable candidates have launched/created or significantly contributed to:

• Specific projects, initiatives, solutions (including startups)
• Research and dissemination activities (books, papers, podcast series, learning opportunities, awareness campaigns, etc.)
• Volunteering programmes

The ideal candidate’s background is variegated and includes the following:

• For research activities: PIs, PhD researchers, post-docs and fellows, main authors
• For startups or projects: Founders or project managers in organisations and startups
• For volunteering programmes: Activists and volunteers for institutions with a social mission

Eligible projects

The Emerging Talent category is meant to give recognition to the candidates whose projects/initiatives/organisations match the following criteria:

• Must be ongoing or recent (concluded in the last year)
• Must be carried out by female energy, climate and sustainability professionals
• The types of initiatives may vary to include projects, volunteering initiatives, academic or scientific publications, innovative or tech solutions, scientific dissemination activities and more
• The candidates should be shouldering a considerable portion of the workload for the project/ research/ company they work on and have a leadership position on it
• Must be carried out in the context of the energy, climate and sustainability sectors and have the potential to push forward the Green Transition worldwide

Application process

Applicants are required to:

• Have their Energybase profile be at least 90% complete;
• Submit an application form that includes a description of the activities of the applicant’s project/ initiative/organisation.

Selection process

• Upon closure of the call, all applications will be assessed against the criteria set out by the call
• A Selection Committee will make a final selection and select a winner

What we offer to the Awardee:

• The winner will be invited to the awarding ceremony in Florence on 15 May 2025 to receive the trophy;
• One free seat in one community course, offered by the Florence School of Regulation Energy and Climate.

Only registered members of the Energybase can apply for this opportunity. Registration is free of charge and only takes ~15 minutes.

If you have any questions, please contact us via this form.