Accelerating innovation together
Discover Next Grid VenturingThe energy transition can’t wait. And neither can we. Are you a European start-up or scale-up working on solutions to make the energy system smarter, more sustainable or more flexible? Next Grid Venturing matches innovative technology to specific challenges in the energy system, so that good ideas do not remain stuck in the exploratory phase, but are tested, applied and scaled up sooner.
From innovation
to impact
Many solutions for the energy system of tomorrow emerge outside our organisation. At the same time, Alliander faces some specific challenges that require fast action, entrepreneurial spirit, and new technology.
Next Grid Venturing brings those worlds together. We know the everyday reality of network operation like no other, as well as the technical and regulatory context and the European innovation ecosystem.
This puts us in an ideal position to assess whether your solution has what it takes to create value and how to jointly move from initial contact to pilot, application and scale-up.
Venture clienting
A key aspect of our approach is venture clienting, which is a collaborative arrangement where Alliander acts as your client. We then actually use and test solutions in real-life situations. This way, we help you speed up your development process as a client, partner and possibly also as an investor.
How we
work together
What you can
expect from us
Next Grid Venturing gives you access to:
- real-life challenges in the energy system
- technical and business development expertise
- knowledge of network operation, regulations and implementation
- opportunities for pilots, validation and product development
- a network of experts, partners and investors
- support to fine-tune your value proposition for network companies
- a possible investment, provided that your venture is a good fit with our strategy and legal frameworks
Your solution
in good company
We build, test, implement and invest in solutions that contribute to a future-proof energy system. This includes smart grids, flexibility, robotics, digitalisation, data-driven infrastructure, and new forms of energy infrastructure.
What all our collaborations have in common is that they target tangible value, scalability and practical application.
Ready to put
your solution into practice?
Do you have a solution that is ready now to be tested? Looking for a partner who knows the energy market, understands the technical context and can help you go from pilot to impact faster? If so, let’s get in touch.