WELCOME TO FREE ELECTRONS
Connecting startups with world leading energy utilities
Applications for the 10th edition are now open.
Apply before November 17th, 2025
and get these exclusive perks:
- Report with detailed challenges and pain points of utilities
- Get feedback and refine your application to maximize your selection chances
- Join an exclusive Q&A session with Free Electrons utilities
- Earn a spotlight in the global Free Electrons newsletter

FREE ELECTRONS 10TH EDITION
The ultimate Open Innovation Program
For the past decade, Free Electrons has brought together startups, utilities, and ecosystem partners to co-create the future of energy. This milestone celebrates a decade of innovation and collaboration while marking the start of a new chapter in our shared journey to advance the energy transition. Through Free Electrons, startups and leading global utilities join forces to pilot breakthrough solutions, scale technologies through commercial deployment, unlock investment opportunities, and accelerate collective learning and growth.
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OUR OFFER
Why Startups Choose Free Electrons
The program includes a series of modules held across the globe (physically and digitally), where startups have direct access to global Utilities, local accelerators and experts to refine and test their solution and explore options to jump-start their company’s growth.
Each module is structured to facilitate ongoing conversations between startups and utilities to refine value propositions, seed pilot projects, and explore investment opportunities.
Free Electrons offers the chance for startups to:
Test Solutions
Validate your technology with global leading utility partners.
Develop Pilots
Co-create viable pilot projects directly with utilities to prove market readiness.
Receive Feedback
Gain actionable insights from experts to strengthen your solution and business model.
Access Global Markets
Showcase your solution across the leading energy hubs worldwide.
Build Relationships
Build long lasting connections with utility partners and startup peers.
Expand Networks
Engage with local and global innovation ecosystems to open new doors for growth.
Secure deals and Investment
Showcase your solution to utilities and investors with over $23M USD in deals to date.
Work with Open Innovation Experts
Shape your collaboration strategy alongside our experienced innovation team.
Access Mentors and Specialists
Receive tailored guidance from a global pool of mentors and technical experts.
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