Reshaping the energy landscape
For the third year, Galp's Startup The Future programme looked for entrepreneurs using advanced technologies to make energy infrastructure more efficient, reliable and sustainable.
- Sector
- Energy
- TRL
- Not specified
- Deadline
- 10 September 2024 (closed)
Startup The Future, third edition
For the third year, Hello Tomorrow ran the Startup The Future programme sponsored by Galp, looking for entrepreneurs who are reshaping the energy landscape.
The 2024 edition focused on advanced digital technologies to improve the efficiency, reliability and sustainability of energy infrastructure, in particular for biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), as well as renewable assets, decarbonised energy management, energy access and mobility.
What are we looking for?
While the focus is on the areas below, solutions that address the overall targets were also encouraged to apply. Innovations transforming the way we drive, such as EV charging solutions (from integrated solar and storage to mass infrastructure) and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, were also sought.
Digital tech for sustainable fuels
AI and sensor-based object recognition to automate waste sorting and boost fuel production from residues, and AI and blockchain for supply chain visibility, traceability and sustainability.
Renewable asset design and management
Non-conventional storage batteries, installation techniques that decarbonise construction or solve curtailment, solar module diagnosis, new materials from PV cells to wind blades, and autonomous PV maintenance.
Decarbonised energy management
Energy audits, AI-driven energy management platforms for factories and price arbitrage, heat decarbonisation through electrification, and air compressor control and monitoring.
Energy for underserved communities
Affordable access to services, energy-efficient solutions, mini-grids for generation and distribution, and renewable home-energy systems, small (0-10W) and large (10-100W).
In collaboration with
Galp
Startup the Future is Galp’s global open innovation programme, connecting innovative startups with Galp’s business units and experts to develop solutions addressing key challenges in the energy sector and accelerate the energy transition.
Hello Tomorrow Consulting
Hello Tomorrow Consulting connects corporates and public institutions with innovative deep tech startups through tailored scouting programmes. We help organisations discover emerging technologies and connect directly with the startups shaping the future.
Your questions about Startup The Future
For any questions, contact Yeye Xiao (yeye.xiao@hello-tomorrow.org) or Ahmed Aziz Amri (ahmedaziz.amri@hello-tomorrow.org).
Did my solution have to fit one of the focus areas exactly?
No. While the focus was on the listed areas, solutions that address the overall targets were also encouraged to apply.
Where can I find more details on the initiative?
In the brochure and on Galp's Startup The Future website (startupthefuture.galp.com).
Who can I contact for more information?
Yeye Xiao (yeye.xiao@hello-tomorrow.org) or Ahmedaziz Amri (ahmedaziz.amri@hello-tomorrow.org).
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Applications are closed
The third edition of Galp Startup The Future closed on 10 September 2024. Discover our open calls or contact us to hear about the next ones.