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Mayor's Low Carbon Prize

Recognising student innovation

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Climate change is the biggest threat to our future and poses a huge challenge for London. That's why we must act now to reduce our emissions and adapt to the changes climate change will bring.

The 2013 Mayor's Low Carbon Prize, in partnership with Siemens, is looking for innovative ideas from London's students to help us slash London's CO2 emissions by 60 per cent by 2025.

Enter and you could win a share of the £20k development fund to help you realise your carbon saving idea. If shortlisted, you'll also be considered by Siemens for a paid internship opportunity, which will boost your career and give you valuable industry experience.

Follow us on Twitter at #MLCPrize to find out when the next Low Carbon roadshow is and meet our ambassadors; you can also find out more about the Mayor's Low Carbon Prize competion at the roadshow.

You can also get updates by liking our Facebook page. 

The closing date for submitting your entry is midday 17 May 2013. See How to enter for an application pack and judging criteria.

Watch this short video about the Mayor's Low Carbon Prize.

The Prize

Development Fund

Winners of the 2013 Mayor's Low Carbon Prize will receive a £20,000 fund to help bring their idea to market.

Siemens Internships

  • The 20 successful shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview and assessment at a selection centre. A phone interview will then take place to discuss availability, desired length of internship and areas of interest. If successful, they will secure a three to twelve months' paid internship at the company.
  • Siemens offers internships to promote opportunities within the business, and cultivate commercial experience at university level.
    Shortlisted applicants will be able to showcase themselves and their low carbon idea to a panel of Siemens hiring managers.
  • All internships at Siemens offer candidates the chance to gain excellent experience. Current interns at The Crystal have learned about marketing, sustainability, events and engineering.
    All candidates must meet Siemens business criteria, pass DAMEX security checking and show eligibility to work in the UK.

Sponsoring organisation 2013

Siemens is a global engineering company with a focus on the key sectors of Energy, Industry, Healthcare and Infrastructure and Cities.

The Crystal, a Siemens initiative based in London, is an innovative visitor attraction and home to the global centre of competence for cities.

Visit the Siemens website for more information about the company.