September 1, 2026 — Startup Prize: Energy, a new competition for energy startups from the team behind Startup Prize: Health, named LOCOAL of Boerne, Texas, and NovaSpark Energy of West Monroe, Louisiana, as the grand prize winners of its inaugural competition.
LOCOAL won the Fuels & Hydrocarbons track, while NovaSpark Energy won the Electricity track. Each received a $10,000 cash prize, along with further mentorship and introductions to potential investors.