TERA-Award 全球布局再升级 携手联合国贸易和发展 (UNCTAD) 及剑桥大学可持续领导力学院 (CISL) 深化全球能源创新协同

Core Insights - TERA-Award has upgraded its global layout and formed partnerships with UNCTAD and CISL to enhance innovation in energy technology and climate solutions [1][2] - The competition aims to accelerate the transformation and application of innovative energy technologies on an international scale [1][2] Group 1: TERA-Award Overview - TERA-Award was initiated by Dr. Li Jiajie in 2021 to address global climate change through technological innovation [2] - The competition has evolved into an international innovation acceleration platform, offering substantial prize money, application scenario matching, industry collaboration, and capital empowerment [2] - It has become one of the most influential professional competitions in the global energy technology sector [2] Group 2: Strategic Partnerships - UNCTAD will leverage its global policy research and cross-regional industry network to support TERA-Award projects, facilitating market demand alignment and technology promotion [2] - CISL will contribute its research expertise in climate technology and energy innovation to enhance the competition's evaluation system and identify high-quality projects with both scientific and industrial potential [2][3] Group 3: New Competition Tracks - TERA-Award 2026 will continue to focus on four core tracks while adding "AI×Energy" and "Next-Generation Energy Technologies" [4] - The "AI×Energy" track will explore the application of AI in energy systems and address the energy consumption and carbon emission challenges posed by rapid AI industry growth [4] - The "Next-Generation Energy Technologies" track will include advanced nuclear energy directions such as fusion and small modular reactors (SMRs) [4] Group 4: Global Engagement and Impact - TERA-Award aims to strengthen collaboration with international institutions and local governments to accelerate the application of outstanding projects in real-world scenarios [3] - The competition has attracted nearly 2,000 innovative projects from 76 countries and regions, distributing a total of $4.65 million in prizes [8] - The total prize for the current competition is set at $1.15 million, with online registration open until the end of April 2026 [8][11]