/ -- From April 27th to June the 3rd 2020, 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, one the world's leading energy companies, develops innovative solutions for a low-carbon energy mix and strives for a more efficient electricity consumption. EDF 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. Thanks to EDF Energy's Pulse Innovation Challenge in the UK, start-ups such as Howz (smart home monitoring system, 2016 edition) and Powervault (home battery units, 2018 edition) have thrived. After winning the EDF Pulse Africa contest, several start-ups have been accompanied by EDF over the last three years. With the launch of the EDF Pulse Brasil end of 2019, opportunities of collaboration are already being considered in the fields of Smart City and Smart Industry.
The Indian edition completes this network which develops technological solutions to build tomorrow's energy world.
EDF Pulse India
Start-ups who have been established before April 26th, 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.;
EDF will provide future laureates with support to help improve the start-up's reputation and project :
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;
Key dates
April 27th, 2020 :
Launch of the EDF Pulse India Awards 2020
June 3rd, 2020:
Last date of submission of application for EDF Pulse India Awards 2020
November 2020:
Grand Finale with announcement of top 3 winners
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 IN INDIA
EDF Group has been present in India for more than 25 years and aims to support the country's ambitious energy development programme. EDF Group has been constantly engaged in various capacities:
SOLAR (via EDF Renewables in partnership with Total EREN): 207 MWp in operation (4 projects), 716 MWp (4 projects) under construction
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