One the world’s leading energy company EDF invites Indian entrepreneurs and start-ups to participate in a call for projects as part of the 1st edition of EDF Pulse India Competition Award. Through this initiative, EDF wants to support socially inclusive Indian-based innovations for an electric world that’s more eco-friendly and better connected.
EDF develops innovative solutions for a low-carbon energy mix and strives for a more efficient electricity consumption. It launched the ‘EDF Pulse’ programme to support innovation in society and boost progress. So far 1,800 start-ups have applied, and more than 60 projects are being supported by the Group. Since their launch in 2014, the EDF Pulse start-up Awards have expanded with local editions in France, in United Kingdom, in the African continent, and in Brazil. The Indian edition completes this network which develops technological solutions to build tomorrow’s energy world.
Harmanjit Nagi, EDF India Director, declares “Innovation is part of EDF’s DNA. We are convinced that energy transition should be co-constructed, and we collaborate every day with those who innovate for an electric and low-carbon future. It’s a great challenge, but we know that talents, energies and ideas are swarming all over India. Let’s bring game changing ideas to life”.
EDF Pulse India
Start-ups who have been established before April 26, 2020, based in India with less than 500 employees and have not already raised more than USD 5 million capital can participate in this programme by applying to one of the three categories:
“Sustainable Smart Living”: innovative products and services improving the standard of living while reducing the environmental impact towards CO2 neutral and zero waste objectives
“Resilient smart Infrastructure”: innovative products and services improving the operational performance of existing electrical assets infrastructure and reducing downtime by predictive maintenance including but not limited to: smart devices, IoT platforms, etc.
“e-Mobility infrastructures”: innovative products and services improving the e-mobility infrastructure value chain including charging and battery-swapping stations, Electric Vehicle system components such as electricity network, energy production and storage.
A committee of experts from within and outside EDF Group will choose the most innovative and progressive projects. EDF will provide future laureates with support to help improve the start-up’s reputation and project, including access to EDF network and expertise to develop further business opportunities, and enabling start-ups to move from the planning phase to commercial roll-out; visibility on EDF digital platforms; and a cash prize of up to USD 20,000/-.
To participate, project promoters can submit their application online on https://www.edf.fr/en/pulse/local-awards/india before June 3, 2020. Grand Finale with announcement of top 3 winners is scheduled in November 2020.
