Why?
The world is changing, and the future is constantly developing. We see entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs within engineering driving real change around the world. Entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs act in the same way, with the same qualities but within different arenas.
With this award, we want to highlight all engineers who act as good examples for current and future generations. We believe that by strengthening people’s entrepreneurial skills and unlocking the power of people’s inner drive great things will happen!
Who?
Are you the one we are looking for?
This award will be given to a person who leads the way, dares to challenge and think outside the box. You as an engineer act as an entrepreneur or intrapreneur with qualities of a pioneer, explorer, changemaker, doer, creator and problem solver.
You could be junior or senior, within any position and work within any industry. You have showed the right drive by starting your own business or developing an idea within an existing company. The idea has turned into action, with concrete business results for your company with positive impact on both the industry and society.
Base criteria:
- Swedish Connection: The solution or individual should have a strong connection to Sweden, through residence, development, or otherwise.
- Societal Benefit: The work should positively impact society or the environment.
- Ethics and Sustainability: The solution should adhere to high ethical standards and promote sustainability.
- Current Development: The nominee must have worked on the project in the last year.
- Nominees may not be employed by the prize category partner (Scania)
Nominations close on April 30, 2024
Jury
The Jury for The 2024 Grand Prize for Engineering in Entrepreneurship consists of the following
Patrik Kägu
Innovation Advisor,
Almi
Lisa Ericsson
Head of KTH Innovation,
KTH
Linda Fragner
Innovation Lead,
Scania
Kristina Bexelius
Head of Communications,
Linti Group
Nominate
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