The 2006 Altran Foundation for Innovation Award will go to most
> innovative project(s) dealing with the global concern about energy.
> From exploration and transformation of energy sources to environmental
> impact management and energy efficiency.
>
> Whereas the globe’s population has only been multiplied 4 times,
> worldwide energy consumption is 10 times higher today than it was at
> the start of the 20th Century. This trend could be confirmed in the
> future: estimates show that the world’s energy consumption could
> increase by 60% between 2000 and 2020 and double again by 2050.
> Moreover, energy distribution in the world is highly unequal.  Indeed,
> half of the earth’s available energy is consumed by only 15% of the
> world population.  
>
> Providing a better productivity, a better availability and an
> increased safety, research and innovation can lead to a sustainable
> energy in line with environmental concerns and benefiting all.
>
> Deadline for submission of applications: January, 11th 2006.
>
> Information: www.altran-foundation.org
>
> Some likely areas of research are:
>
> Production and transformation of energy
> - Energy sources: fossil, nuclear, renewable…
> - Hydrogen
> - Fuel cell
> - Biofuels
> - …
>
> Energy storage and transportation
> - Storage and transportation safety
> - Storage and transportation productivity and performance
> - Transportation technologies and management
> - Storage technologies
> - ...
>
> Energy optimization (energy efficiency and safety)
> - Housing
> - Industry
> - Transport
> - Education and training on energy consumption
> - …
>
> Energy and the environment
> - Reduction of green house effect gas emissions
> - Waste management
> - Management of production sites’ environmental impact
> - …
>
> This above list is by no means complete and is only given as a guide.
> If you have further questions, please contact the Foundation at: +33 1
> 44 09 54 47
> ..
> Information: www.altran-foundation.org
>                      candidate@...

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> A European leader in innovation and technology consulting, Altran
> created the Foundation in 1996 to promote and sustain technological
> innovation for human benefit.