Finding new solutions for intelligent energy networks, ranging from the creation of strategic development plans for innovative infrastructure and network architecture to the provision of specific functionalities, is the aim of the challenge launched by EDP Distribuição under the Aveiro Urban Challenges.
Promoted by the municipality of Aveiro, this programme aimed at startups, scaleups and Research and Development (R&D) institutions aims to promote and boost the creation of innovative ideas and projects that respond to urban challenges launched by companies in the energy, water and transport sectors. Topics such as intelligent energy networks, the optimisation of vehicle allocation according to ecological footprint and operational cost criteria, or the creation of technological tools to support supply and demand in circular economy will be developed by the participating teams.
Applications are open until 31 January this year, and should be made through the initiative's website at www.aveirotechcity.pt.
From the applications submitted, 25 projects will be pre-selected to participate in the Aveiro Tech City Pitch which will take place on March 21st at the Aveiro Exhibition and Fairs Park. In this event the projects will be presented to the competition and the five finalists will be selected.
The teams of the five selected projects will participate in training sessions of Aveiro Urban Challenges that will take place on April 23rd and May 7th. The Development and Test phase will follow until September 30th, which will take place in a co-work space in the Business Incubator of the Municipality of Aveiro.
The final presentation of the projects will take place on October 9th at the Salão Nobre do Parque de Feiras de Exposições de Aveiro, and each winning project will receive a prize of 20 thousand euros, financed by the municipality.
