YOUR TIME IS NOW
Starter is bringing innovation to the energy industry.
The best startups are the ones leading it.
The top energy utilities are the ones enabling it.
Applications for 2021 are now closed.
Register to receive a notification as soon as applications reopen.
About
Why we created starter
Starter was created for Startups and SMEs working in the energy industry or with solutions that can be applied in it.
With pilot projects development as the main focus, the 2021 edition of the program connects participants with different business units and technology experts from EDP and EDP Renewables in Portugal, Spain, Brazil and USA.
In the previous Edition, Starter attracted over 800 startups from 74 countries. Throughout the program, more than 40 pilots have been discussed, scoped or kicked-off with more than 20 of the participant startups.
Startups participating in the program will be able to attend to the Global Module, exposing the most innovative startups to deal opportunities, in a direct and personal connection with the EDP partners.
how it works
startup journey
Participant startups: once it starts, it’s an exciting journey.
And this year, the whole journey is digital.
Apply
By applying to Starter you already guarantee one thing: the unique opportunity to showcase to us your startup solution, which means you’ll be reaching EDP’s experts in four different countries. Our innovation teams and business units will look into every application to discover innovative solutions and find the ones with the best fit for the program.
Online Pitch
At the Online Pitch you get the chance to interact with our teams and better detail what collaboration you aim to develop with us. Only 30 startups will have this opportunity.
Global Module
This is the moment for 10 startups to turn potential into actual collaboration. You will (digitally) meet face-to-face our business units and co-design pilots. Prove that your solution is the ONE we need to address our challenges and we are interested in closing the deal!
Grand Finale
Be among the finalists joining us virtually for the celebration. Not only you’ll be able to share about your collaborations with the different areas of EDP, but also you’ll get the chance of winning 50K, no strings attached.
startup journey
timeline
APPLICATIONS
April 5 - May 30
APPLICATIONS
April 5 – May 30
We’ll be looking at how the team works together, if the solution addresses industry challenges, how it delivers value and what value is delivered and how flexible is the business model.
ONLINE PITCH EVENTS
June 17 & 18
ONLINE PITCH EVENTS
June 17 & 18
Where you will have the first interaction with EDP, bringing an Ideal Targeted Solution presentation with Q&A. Only 30 startups will have this opportunity.
Top 10 ANNOUNCEMENT
June 23
Top 10 ANNOUNCEMENT
June 23
After the Online Pitch, 10 startups will be selected to join the Global Module.
GLOBAL MODULE
July 6, 7, 8
GLOBAL MODULE
July 6, 7, 8
Workshops, talks, 1-on-1 meetings and mentoring sessions that will provide you with the useful learnings for the program, enhance your skills and help you design a clear pilot proposal.
Grand Finale
November TBC
Grand Finale
November TBC
The big celebration day. Not only you’ll be able to share about your collaborations with the different areas of EDP, but also you’ll get the chance of winning 50K, no strings attached.
benefits
MAKE THE MOST OF THIS OPPORTUNITY
From the moment you apply, you are already out there, showing off to the right people.
For you, this is an opportunity to go global without a life of traveling.
The selected startups will be in contact with experts from several areas of EDP, no matter the location.
You’ll have the chance to develop a pilot with a major energy utility: EDP has been around since 1976 a global energy company and a leader in value creation, innovation and sustainability.
The best startups will have the opportunity to compete for the 50.000€ winner prize.
Access to a wider pool of mentors and experts matched to your unique requirements.
Solutions
Solutions we are looking for
Starter wants to tackle several challenges in the energy sector.
Here are the solutions the program is looking for:
CLIENT FOCUSED SOLUTIONS
E-mobility, decentralized energy systems or energy management systems, always with a solid digital layer to boost new business models and new revenue streams.
DIGITAL INNOVATION
Focusing on data collecting, extracting value from it, maintain it safe and leveraging on cloud computational resources and other emerging technologies.
ENERGY STORAGE
Design and optimization tools for energy storage integration, preventive and predictive analytics for energy storage technologies, management of systems and platforms for energy storage and DER integration, energy storage solutions for behind the meter residential and C&I, solutions for electrical vehicles.
CLEAN ENERGY
New renewable energy technologies, new retrofitting technologies to improve renewable energy generation assets’ performance, solutions to improve energy generation operations & maintenance and asset management, new business models for the energy sector.
SMART GRIDS
Improving the infrastructures technical and economic efficiency, keeping the distribution grid up to date with the sector’s emerging needs.
Impact Innovation
We’re looking for impact, access to energy and other solutions that can help improve communities’ quality of life and have a positive social and environmental impact.
INNOVATIVE INTERNAL PROCESSES
Support in the areas such as: finance, legal, management, human resources, marketing and others, impacting workflows, deal flows and similar.
Utilities
who you will work with
EDP aims at leading the energy transition to create superior value. The EDP Group produces, distributes and generates power to around 12 million customers. With 27GW of power production capacity of which around 75% are wind, solar and hydro, EDP is the 4th largest wind power producer in the world. Active in 20 countries including USA, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, and the UK, and employing about 12.000 people, EDP bets in Open Innovation through a combination of Corporate Venture Capital, Startup Engagement, Intrapreneurship and hands-on project collaboration.
EDPR is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the world’s fourth-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first-class assets and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 14 markets.
Beta-i is a collaborative innovation consultancy with a global reach. A team of experts in managing corporate open innovation, pilot-oriented projects with highly-curated startups, and designing products and services alongside in-company teams.
Sponsors
who you will learn from
Luis Manuel
Executive Board Member at EDP Innovation
Lola Daroca
Business Analyst at EDP Innovation
Vasco Costa Cabral
Business Analyst at EDP Innovation
Jorge Veludo
Business Analyst at EDP Innovation
Andrea Salinas
Director Innovation & Ventures at EDP Brasil
Rafael Marciano
Strategy and Innovation Manager at EDP Brasil
Lais Varella
Strategy, Innovation & Communication at EDP Brasil
Marília Veríssimo
Strategy and Innovation Analyst at EDP Brasil
Marinnah Dias
Innovation at EDP Brasil
Augusto Venerando
Strategy and Innovation Analyst Sr at EDP Brasil
Luis Manuel Santos Moro
Head of Innovation at EDP Spain
Ernesto Barroso Ramos
Corporate Innovation & Venture Capital at EDP Spain
Enrique Menendez
Innovation Projects at EDP Spain
Stephan Blasilli
Business Transformation at EDPR
Lin Shi
Manager, Corporate Development at EDPR
Contact us
GET IN TOUCH
If you have any questions or just want to know more about Starter, just leave us your message and contact – we’ll reach out ASAP.