Apply for Energy Starter Program: Global Call for Clean Energy Innovators

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Application Deadline: August 22, 2025

The global shift toward clean, reliable, and sustainable energy is accelerating—and EDP is leading the way. The EDP Energy Starter Program 2025 is now open for applications, offering a powerful platform for startups and scaleups to fast-track their growth while shaping the future of energy.

This dynamic innovation initiative by EDP (Energias de Portugal), a multinational company at the forefront of renewable energy, is designed to connect the world’s most promising energy innovators with key decision-makers, partners, and investors. It offers selected ventures the opportunity to pilot their solutions, gain global visibility, and scale through strategic collaboration.

What Is the Energy Starter Program?

The Energy Starter Program is EDP’s open innovation platform aimed at accelerating the adoption of next-generation energy solutions. The program serves as a global launchpad for innovative businesses focused on renewable energy, smart grids, and client-centric energy services.

With presence in over 28 markets, EDP brings together high-potential startups and scaleups to co-create groundbreaking energy solutions with a lasting impact.

Key Focus Areas

The 2025 edition of the Energy Starter Program is centered around three core innovation areas:

  • Future Grids: Smart grid technologies, grid resilience, energy storage, and digitalization.
  • Renewable Energy: Clean generation, wind and solar energy innovations, and energy efficiency solutions.
  • Client Solutions: New business models, digital energy platforms, electric mobility, and personalized energy services.

Startups that demonstrate alignment with any of these themes are highly encouraged to apply.

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Why Apply? Major Benefits for Startups

The Energy Starter Program offers a wide array of strategic benefits designed to accelerate your business and maximize global impact:

  • Access to 28 Markets: Tap into new business opportunities across Europe, Latin America, and other international markets where EDP operates.
  • Direct Collaboration with Decision-Makers: Engage with top-level executives, business units, and end-users within the EDP ecosystem.
  • Paid Pilots and Project Implementation: Get access to EDP’s infrastructure, assets, and data for real-world testing and deployment.
  • Equity-Free Funding Access: Explore investment opportunities through EDP Ventures while maintaining full ownership of your equity and IP.
  • Travel Expense Coverage: Selected teams will receive support to cover the costs of attending program activities and presentations.

This is more than an innovation challenge—it’s a gateway to long-term partnerships with one of the most influential clean energy players in the world.

Who Should Apply?

The Energy Starter Program is seeking startups and scaleups that are:

  • Pilot-Ready: With a functional prototype or market-ready solution.
  • Scalable: Equipped with a robust business model primed for global expansion.
  • Aligned with EDP’s Priorities: Innovators whose solutions directly address challenges in smart grid development, renewable generation, or customer engagement.

If your venture is ready to scale and make a significant impact in the clean energy space, this opportunity is tailored for you.

How to Apply

Applications for the EDP Energy Starter Program 2025 are open until August 22. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a community of forward-thinking innovators building the energy future.

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