Future Grids
In this track of Energy Starter, EDP is searching for innovative solutions that leverage the existing Grid infrastructure to enhance resiliency, flexibility, and efficiency, all while exploring new adjacent growth opportunities
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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
Applications from worldwide Startups that answers the program’s challenges.
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.
Challenges & solutions
Vegetation Management
New solutions to enhance the efficiency of data collection and processing for vegetation management in overhead powerlines.
Asset Management
Technology solutions and models that improve the monitorization and prevention of potential failures in network assets.
Grid Flexibility
Solutions to be used by the DSOs to connect demand with flexibility providers and enable the monitoring and activation of flexibility.
Operations, Safety and Health
Solutions to enhance efficiency and ensure the health & safety of fieldwork teams by, for example, mitigating over-exertion, improving data collection, implementing security validations, etc.
Environmental Impact
Equipment aimed at mitigating the environmental impact of Grids by diminishing carbon emissions and minimizing the reliance on fluorinated greenhouse gases (SF6).
Client Journey 2.0
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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