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Claudia Soeiro under Creative Commons - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International
0LEVEL
Art/Architecture
Art Contest
This competition is for the best works in Oil, Acrylic, watercolour and draw
Competition1 hr
Copyright: Ashutosh Bhagurkar
3LEVEL
Engineering
CLEWs Proficiency Badges
Demonstrates ability to model Climate, Land, Energy, and Water (CLEWs) systems using OSeMOSYS. Applies OSeMOSYS for integrated resource and sustainability analysis. Develops and evaluates future scenarios and sectoral trade-offs. Supports evidence-based planning and sustainable development decisions.
Competition1 hr
Copyright: Ashutosh Bhagurkar
2LEVEL
Engineering
EAE : Proficiency Badges
The Energy Access Explorer Badge recognizes excellence in using the World Resources Institute’s open-source geospatial platform to advance sustainable energy access. It honours individuals or organizations applying data-driven insights to identify and address energy needs in underserved areas. Recipients demonstrate leadership in integrating geospatial analysis, inclusivity, and clean energy planning. The badge highlights commitment to evidence-based decision-making and progress toward SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy. It recognises innovation, transparency, and collaboration in expanding equitable energy access.
Competition1 hr
Copyright: Ashutosh Bhagurkar
2LEVEL
Engineering
Energy Modelling Mentor Badge
This badge recognizes your strong capabilities as a mentor in energy modelling,demonstrating a good understanding of tools and the ability to guide others effectively. A good mentor listens more than they tell, asks critical questions, creates a safe space for growth, and balances support with challenge. To earn this badge, you must meet specific standards including relevant submissions and a strong reference from yourmentee.
Competition1 hr
Copyright: Ashutosh Bhagurkar
2LEVEL
Engineering
FINPLAN : Proficiency badges
The FINPLAN (Financial Planning Model) Badge recognizes excellence in applying the International Atomic Energy Agency’s financial simulation tool to evaluate and optimize national energy investment strategies. It honors individuals or organizations using FINPLAN to assess the financial performance, costs, and economic implications of energy system development plans. Recipients demonstrate leadership in integrating financial, technical, and policy data to support sustainable, economically viable energy transitions. The badge highlights commitment to evidence-based financial planning, transparency, and progress toward SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy. It celebrates analytical rigor, foresight, and collaboration in advancing sound and sustainable energy financing decisions.
Competition1 hr
Copyright: Ashutosh Bhagurkar
2LEVEL
Engineering
FlatPack Coach Badge
This badge recognises individuals who have demonstrated technical mastery of the relevant tool and the ability to design, teach, and integrate original course material into curricula, having successfully delivered it to at least one cohort and shown capacity to advise others in doing the same.
Competition1 hr
Copyright: Ashutosh Bhagurkar
2LEVEL
Engineering
MAED : Proficiency Badges
The MAED Excellence Badge recognizes outstanding proficiency in using the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) Model for Analysis of Energy Demand to support sustainable energy planning and policy development. It honors individuals or organizations that apply rigorous, data-driven modeling to assess future energy needs across sectors and scenarios. Recipients demonstrate leadership in integrating socio-economic, technological, and demographic factors into comprehensive energy demand projections. The badge reflects a commitment to evidence-based planning, strategic foresight, and alignment with national development and climate goals. It celebrates analytical excellence, innovation, and collaboration in advancing sustainable and equitable energy systems.
Competition1 hr
Copyright: Ashutosh Bhagurkar
3LEVEL
Engineering
NISMOD : Proficiency Badges
The NISMOD (National Infrastructure Systems MODel) Badge recognizes excellence in applying integrated infrastructure modeling to support sustainable national planning and policy design. It honors individuals or organizations leveraging NISMOD to analyze interactions between energy, transport, water, digital, and other critical infrastructure systems. Recipients demonstrate leadership in using data-driven simulations to assess long-term investment needs, resilience, and sustainability outcomes. The badge highlights commitment to evidence-based decision-making, cross-sectoral coordination, and progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. It celebrates analytical integration, innovation, and collaboration in advancing resilient and inclusive infrastructure systems.
Competition1 hr
Copyright: Robert Wilson
3LEVEL
Business and money/finance
OBC Freelancer Fund 2026
Welcome to the Open Business Creators Freelancer Fund. This funding opportunity will enable applicants to take their plans forward through using tools to validate their ideas and by providing support and grant funding to pursue their ideas.
Competition8 hrs
Copyright: Robert Wilson
3LEVEL
Business and money/finance
OBC Startup Fund 2026
Welcome to the Open Business Creators Startup Fund. This funding opportunity will enable applicants to take their plans forward through using tools to validate their ideas and by providing support and grant funding to pursue their ideas and existing businesses.
Competition8 hrs
Copyright: Ashutosh Bhagurkar
2LEVEL
Engineering
OnSSET Proficiency Badges
The OnSSET (Open Source Spatial Electrification Tool) Badge recognizes excellence in applying open-source geospatial modeling to advance sustainable electrification planning. It honors individuals or organizations leveraging OnSSET to analyze least-cost electrification pathways and design data-driven strategies for achieving universal energy access. Recipients demonstrate leadership in integrating spatial data, energy technologies, and demographic insights to guide investment and policy decisions. The badge highlights commitment to evidence-based planning, transparency, and progress toward SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy. It celebrates innovation, inclusivity, and collaboration in expanding equitable and sustainable electricity access.
Competition1 hr
OU Asset Bank under Creative Commons - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International
3LEVEL
Business and money/finance
Open Business Creators Fund 2024
Welcome to the 2024 Student Entrepreneurship Competition. The competition will help students and recent graduates take their business ideas forward by securing cash prizes to invest in their ventures.
Competition1 hr