Inside Free Electrons

​Inside Free Electrons: The Utility Mindset

​Overview

​Navigating global accelerators can be challenging. Let’s discuss how to find the right fit and maximize these opportunities.

​In this session we will look at how Free Electrons works, what utilities expect from participating startups, and how founders can position themselves for success. You will hear from program leaders at E.ON and from a startup that completed the program. The goal is to give you practical guidance that helps you assess whether Free Electrons fits your roadmap and how to make the most of global accelerator opportunities.

​Agenda:

​17:00 - 17:05: Welcome words by Aya Ephrati, Strategic Partnerships Manager at Ignite the Spark.

​17:05 - 17:15: Program overview by Samuel Gerlach Senior Innovation & Venture Development Manager, E.ON Group Innovation - A focused walkthrough of how Free Electrons operates, what utilities look for, and where startups create the most value inside the program.

​17:15 - 17:25: Founder perspective with Vygantas Kirejevas, Founding Partner and CEO of Zero Parallax Technologies, sharing real lessons from the Free Electrons journey and how their solution creates value for utilities in practice.

​17:25 - 18:00: Open discussion and Q&A