Innovation plays a key role in EDP's strategy and in the way we look into the future.
We believe that open innovation is the road to finding disruptive technologies and business models that can make a difference in our industry, together with entrepreneurs, startups and the tech community.
We invest in venture capital through EDP Ventures and we have a tech startup acceleration program run by EDP Starter.
3 days of many ideas
For the 2019 edition of the Web Summit, EDP challenged the tech community to pitch their most innovative solutions to help power the energy transition and +400 entrepreneurs and startups dared to knock us out with their mind-blowing ideas.
edp knockout pitch
Ideas that are strong enough to win
We have an actual rink where you can show us the power of your idea. You have one minute to pitch your idea and surprise the EDP team with your innovative solutions for the energy industry.
We will be waiting for you at the FIL2 pavilion.
Don't miss this opportunity!
Do you want to be the next unicorn?
The dream of any startup
Prepare your best smile and imagine you're the next Unicorn. Dreaming is easy and it will look good in the picture Visit our area and ride our unicorn. Your photo will be posted on our Facebook page.
Join us and share on your social networks!
CEO EDP on planet:tech
‘Reshaping business to save the planet’
António Mexia talked about open innovation, support to startups and the energy transition challenges on planet:tech stage.
edp starter acceleration program
and the winner is...
Do you want to meet the EDP Starter Acceleration Program winner? Finalist startups from the European, Latin American and North American modules will present their pitch at the Pitch Stage (FIL2 pavilion) on November 6 at 4.15 pm.
This year's winner will be announced at the end of the pitch session.
Come watch!
Meet the EDP Starter Acceleration Program finalist startups
Web Summit is also a unique opportunity for startups that want to take their first steps in the tech world and expose their projects.
This year, EDP brings its international acceleration program's finalist startups to the world's largest entrepreneurship showcase.
Drop by the Beta Booth space at the FIL2 Pavilion to meet them in person.
Barbara IoT is an IoT device platform for professional IoT deployments. It offers the required security, support, maintenance and tools to manage a scalable IoT implementation.
OrxaGrid develops IoT sensors and predictive solutions that help electric grids reduce losses and increase efficiency.
Meazon offers a revolutionary and cost-efficient platform of acquiring energy and sensor data and combining them with big data analytics, APIs and on-line services, for the smart energy market.
in 2018 was like this...
Watch a video that brings together the best moments of EDP's presence at the previous Web Summit edition.
