ENTRY CRITERIA



Your idea

  • should have the potential to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions by an amount you can roughly estimate;
  • should be developed enough to execute; and
  • should be realisable as a usable product or service within the next two years.
  • should be categorized in one of these sectors: Lifestyle, ICT, Design, Energy or Mobility

You should

  • be willing to bring your idea to market yourself, and to commit to working with any organisation necessary for developing the product and/or implementing the service;
  • carefully answer all the questions on the entry form
  • be willing to attend Postcode Lottery Green Challenge from 18 to 24 September 2010 in Amsterdam and present your idea to the jury on 23 September 2010 if you are selected as a finalist. The Awards Ceremony will take place on 23 September. Failure to appear will render your entry invalid.

Thank you for participating in 2010

We can't wait to hear your new bright ideas in 2011!

2009 finalists

One bright idea can make a big difference. The entrant with the best idea for a greenhouse-gas-reducing product or service will win €500,000, expert coaching and a starting list of customers! Read all about it »

How to win
Think you're too young to enter this contest? You lack a track record as an inventor? Or your idea's too wacky to fly? Read this »


We'd like to share a few great ideas that are already making a difference in the world. These ideas inspired us - maybe they'll inspire you too, and expand your mind and imagination.


"I'm pleased that the Dutch Postcode Lottery has launched the Green Challenge to encourage entrepreneurs to develop new ways to fight one of the most pressing issues of our time: climate change." Read more »