Partners

EDP aims at leading the energy transition to create superior value. The EDP Group produces, distributes and generates power to around 12 million customers. With 27GW of power production capacity of which around 75% are wind, solar and hydro, EDP is the 4th largest wind power producer in the world. Active in 20 countries including USA, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, and the UK, and employing about 12.000 people, EDP bets in Open Innovation through a combination of Corporate Venture Capital, Startup Engagement, Intrapreneurship and hands-on project collaboration.

Beta-i is a collaborative innovation consultancy with global reach, a team of experts with its own methodology, in designing and managing projects from strategy to pilot testing. Born in Lisbon in 2009 as a disruptive response to the financial crisis of the time, in 12+ years the company has helped to turn Portugal into one of Europe’s most vibrant innovation hubs. It has grown to become globally based in Lisbon, São Paulo, Brussels and Boston, applying the innovation expertise in over 20 countries and working with international brands to create new solutions for a rapidly changing world.