Leonard launches a selection of 100 individuals helping shape the future of energy, infrastructure and construction

To mark its 10th anniversary, Leonard is partnering with Sifted to launch Groundbreakers 100, a selection of 100 individuals who are helping shape the future of energy, infrastructure and construction. Entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, researchers, experts and business leaders: this selection celebrates those whose ideas, projects and impact are helping transform our industries and open up new perspectives.

100 individuals shaping the next decade

Groundbreakers 100 aims not only to recognize those who are already driving change in their industries, but also to spotlight the people shaping what comes next: those bringing forward new approaches, developing innovations and fostering practices that can drive lasting change across the energy, infrastructure and construction sectors.

The selection is divided into several categories to reflect the diversity of profiles contributing to these developments:

  • Academics & Researchers
  • Sustainability Pioneers
  • Corporate Leaders
  • Ecosystem Builders
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Future Thinkers & Futurists
  • Investors
  • Public Sector Visionaries
  • Technology & AI Leaders
  • Young Leaders Under 30

Applications and nominations are now open!

Would you like to be part of Groundbreakers 100 or spotlight someone from your network? Applications and nominations are now open.

You can nominate yourself or put forward someone whose ideas, projects and impact deserve recognition.

You can also help raise awareness of the initiative by sharing the call for nominations across your networks and ecosystems. The goal is to identify inspiring individuals, both within and beyond our usual networks.

Find out more about the application and nomination process and submit a profile here:

Apply or nominate someone

Applications and nominations are open until Friday, November 27, 2026.

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