Client solutions
New solutions that support the consumers in their decarbonization path, facilitate the global transition to electric mobility and boost the development of distributed generation solutions.
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Program structure
Applications
Online pitch
Selected startups will showcase their solutions and their teams to assess the fit for the collaboration.
Bootcamp
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.
Program structure
Applications
May 22 – August 25
Applications from worldwide Startups that answers the program’s challenges.
Online Pitch
October 1-2
Selected startups will showcase their solutions and their teams to assess the fit for the collaboration.
Bootcamp
December 3-5
Selected Startups and program partners will conduct work meetings to discuss potential pilots/projects between Startup and EDP.
Pilot development
Ongoing
After the Bootcamp, the focus will on validating and putting in place the potential pilot-projects.
Challenges & solutions
Installation and O&M of distributed generation
Reduce the costs and speed up the installation and O&M of solar distributed generation. Examples: robots & automation, digital twins, and predictive maintenance.
Distributed generation for B2B clients
Address unmet market needs with new renewables products and business models, beyond traditional approaches.
Examples: lightweight solar, vertical / bifacial solar, and micro wind.
Electrification of industrial heat & air
Increase energy efficiency and lower the carbon footprint of industrial clients, through the electrification and/or storage of industrial heat. Examples: thermal storage, heat pumps, and electric steam.
Decarbonization for B2C clients
Decarbonization of residential and SME clients through the development of energy management and efficiency solutions. Examples: smart equipment, energy management, home efficiency, and energy communities
Energy storage and flexibility
Improve storage competitiveness and optimize system integration and management. Examples: alternative technologies to lithium, battery management systems, LDES, and solutions to enable market participation.
Integrated solutions with mobility
Develop integrated mobility and distributed generation products through innovative technologies and businesses. Examples: smart charging, bidirectional charging (V2X), and aggregation services (VPP).
What’s in it for startups:
Develop your solution
An opportunity to test and develop your solution in partnership with EDP, with access to resources, infrastructure, expertise, and a global market.
Scale your business globally
Feedback & Mentorship
Access to feedback and insights from a wide pool of mentors and energy experts matched to your unique requirements.
Ecosystem & Networking
Access to networking opportunities in EDP’s energy and innovation ecosystem of partners and stakeholders.
Funding opportunities
Connect with EDP Ventures, the venture capital arm of EDP, for funding prospects.
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