Drive to Zero Innovation Awards


With over 100 applications in 2024, the leading award recognising groundbreaking products and projects in decarbonised mobility returns to Drive to Zero in 2025!

Discover the cutting-edge ideas shaping the future of decarbonised mobility at the Drive to Zero Innovation Awards, overseen by a panel of industry experts covering every aspect of the mobility sector.
DISCOVER THE 7 WINNING INNOVATIONS OF 2025 >

6 CATEGORIES

1/ Active and cycleable modes

To reward initiatives that promote environmentally-friendly modes of transport such as walking, cycling or other forms of soft mobility, encouraging a healthy and environmentally-friendly lifestyle.

FOR EXEMPLE:
  • Manufacture of cycles and equipment
  • Services (distribution, repair, maintenance, packaging, hire, training, cycle fleet management)
  • Intermediate vehicles
  • Solutions for leisure and tourism
  • Etc.

2/ Vehicle technology and innovation

To reward innovators who are shaping the future of mobility through technological and mechanical advances that improve vehicle performance, efficiency and durability.

FOR EXEMPLE:
  • Powertrains
  • Materials
  • Batteries
  • Vehicle systems
  • Recycling and circular economy
  • Etc.

3/ Mobility services

To reward innovations in the field of mobility services or related media, highlighting solutions that facilitate travel, improve the user experience and optimise transport services.

FOR EXEMPLE:
  • Data management and control tools for organisations
  • Mobile applications and mobility aids and offers for travellers
  • Fleet management
  • etc.

4/ Long distance freight and urban logistics

To reward innovators in the long-distance freight and urban logistics sector, highlighting innovative approaches to reducing environmental impact while optimising the efficiency of supply chains.

FOR EXEMPLE:
  • Last mile
  • Reverse logistics
  • Long-distance freight transport
  • Organisation of multimodal logistics hubs
  • etc.

5/ Infrastructure & Energy

To reward entries that focus on infrastructure transformation and the integration of innovative energy solutions, helping to build a more sustainable and energy-efficient transport ecosystem.

FOR EXEMPLE:
  • Charging infrastructures
  • Electric Road Systems
  • Energy management and networks
  • etc.

6/ Infrastructure & Facilities

To reward those who are rethinking urban planning and transport infrastructure, celebrating initiatives shaping urban environments that are more sustainable, accessible and adapted to the changing needs of mobility.

FOR EXEMPLE:
  • Roads, cohabitation and cycling and walking facilities
  • Parking
  • Safety and signage
  • Traffic management
  • Multimodal areas and organisations
  • etc.
Discover the 2025 edition winners

SELECTION OF WINNERS

Application phase: until 11th May at 11:59 PM

A maximum of 3 innovations per company.


Examination of entries and scoring of innovations

A panel of specialists made up of representatives of Drive to Zero's institutional partners and/or industry experts will examine and score the innovations, categorised according to evaluation criteria.
Selection of finalist and winning innovations

The 5 innovations with the highest scores in each category will be selected for review and discussion at a joint meeting of the jury members.
Announcement of winners and prize-giving ceremony: 4th June 2025 at Drive to Zero

This ceremony will be open to all: visitors, exhibitors, partners and contestants.
Discover the 7 winning innovations of 2025
🚀 Are you a start-up in the field of equipment and services for decarbonised transport and mobility?

Apply to the Graine de Boss call for entries, in partnership with Drive to Zero, and take your shot!
Find out more about the call for entries >

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