Have big ideas about the future of energy? Enter our contest!

By Jennifer Stoneburgh @ MaRS

June 1, 2012

Do you care about cleantech? Do you want to help decide the future of Ontario’s energy? Now’s your chance! Have your say and help us pick the next Big Energy Idea! Enter the contest and you could have your video played at the Future of Energy summit on June 8,^,2012.

Need some inspiration to get the ideas flowing? Check out the Innovation Showcase running from June 7 to 13, 2012, in the MaRS Atrium. Ten of MaRS’ top cleantech clients will have their technology on public display. From an energy recovery system to solar panels and from underwater energy storage systems to apps designed to help consumers reduce their energy consumption, it’s all on display!

Submit your 30-second video answering these two questions:

What is the biggest opportunity for technology innovation in the clean energy industry?
What does the future of energy look like to you?

Videos will be judged on the quality and creativity of the answers presented. Select videos will be showcased at the Future of Energy summit, and the winning video will be announced on June 15 and displayed on the MaRS website.

To enter the contest, post your videos to YouTube and send the link to bigenergyidea@marsdd.com by 5:00 p.m. on June 14, 2012. Please include your full name and indicate that you have read and agree with the rules and regulations (downloadable pdf)

Please download the following pdfs:

Rules and Regulations

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Jennifer Stoneburgh @ MaRS

Jennifer is the associate for the Cleantech practice. She helps entrepreneurs in the cleantech sector access MaRS' advisory services, as well as other resources and educational material.