For what field:

• Work that covers environmentally compatible, decentralised energy recovery, supply and application, in particular the energetic deployment of gases – also coupled with geothermals, biomass, heat supply (contracting). 
  
• Dissertations
• Theses at universities (e.g. for bachelor, masters degrees) 
  
• The jury reserves the right to examine the assessed work.

For whom:

• Doctor candidates and graduates of any branch of study with work in line with the invitation for entries at university submitted in German.

The Award:

• Prize money totalling 5000 euros for work concluded between 1 August of the previous year and 14 May of the current year (date of the final examination / grading applies).
• The prize money shall be divided at the discretion of the jury. 
  

Deadline for submission:

• by 15 May of the current year 
  

Application documents:

• letter
• CV
• Summary (max. 3 pages): project description, degree of innovation, practical benefits (application possibilities)
• Verification of the grade assigned

The jury:

• Dr. Hans-Wolfgang Tyczka, company founder and benefactor
• Professor Dr. Martin Faulstich, Technical University of Munich
• Dr. Jens Bolsius, University of Zittau/Görlitz (University of applied science)
• Dr. Frank Götzelmann, CEO of Tyczka Energie GmbH
  

The award:

• Notification of award winners at start of Juny
  
• Presentation of award at a ceremony to be determined