Renewable Energy
Through this track, EDP is seeking innovative solutions and strategies to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy, enhance the performance of its portfolio, and unlock greater value by integrating storage and maximising participation across diverse energy markets.
Program structure
July 7th – August 22nd
October 1st and 2nd
November 25th – 27th
Applications
July 7th – August 22nd
Applications from worldwide Startups that answers the program’s challenges.
Online Pitch
October 1st and 2nd
Selected startups will showcase their solutions and their teams to assess the fit for the collaboration.
Bootcamp
November 25th – 27th
Selected Startups and program partners will conduct work meetings to discuss potential pilots/projects between Startup and EDP.
Pilot development
After the Bootcamp, the focus will on validating and putting in place the potential pilot-projects.
Partnering with EDP
Innovation is at the heart of EDP’s strategy, with the purpose to accelerate new impactful businesses and promote fast adoption of innovative solutions to lead the energy transition. By working with EDP, startups will gain a global energy leader as an innovation partner, with presence on multiple continents and a proven track record in developing and implementing groundbreaking technologies.
EDP operates in 28 markets, with strategic hubs in Europe, Asia, North America, and South America. It has a total installed capacity of 29 GW worldwide, a distribution network of 387.000 km, and over 9 million retail customers. This ranks it as one of Europe’s largest energy players.
A proven track record in open innovation programs since 2016:
Challenges & solutions
Curtailment
Monitor curtailment and leverage innovative strategies and technologies to minimize its impact and unlock value.
Deployment
Accelerate the adoption of renewable energy sources with solutions that optimize construction, ease grid interconnection, streamline pipeline development, and unlock supply chain constraints.
Operation
Maximize asset value and streamline operations by leveraging on automated solutions, predictive maintenance, climate-resilient technologies, and circularity.
Emerging RES technologies
Foster the uptake of cutting-edge technologies to speed up the development of clean energy generation and enhance the operational efficiency of existing assets.
Energy Storage
Maximize the value of renewable assets through innovative and cost-effective storage technologies, beyond lithium-ion and long-duration solutions, while diversifying business models.
Energy Trading
Enhance the efficiency of short-term energy trading by leveraging automated tools, optimization models, and improved forecasting for a portfolio of diverse assets and markets.
What’s in it for startups:
Foster an innovation partnership to scale alongside a global energy leader.
Fast-track business opportunities with EDP across 28 markets.
Engage directly with decision-makers and end-users from EDP’s business units.
Access EDP’s assets, data, and partners through paid pilots.
Access funding opportunities with EDP Ventures, the venture capital arm of EDP.
Retain full ownership of your equity and intellectual property, with no exclusivity obligations.
Covered travel expenses and minimal time commitment required.
2024 Cohort
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