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
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.
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
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:
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.
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