Beta-i • collaborative innovation

🏆 We're thrilled to share some incredible news: EDP's Energy Starter program, delivered by Beta-i, has achieved an impressive third place at the prestigious World Open Innovation Conference at the University of California! 🎉 This recognition highlights the excellence of the Energy Starter program and the power of collaboration to tackle global energy challenges. Over its 8 editions, this program has: 🌎 Engaged with 200+ startups across 4 continents ⚡ Fostered 75+ pilot projects 🚀 Enabled nearly 30 roll-outs A huge congratulations to EDPand Innovation@edp At Beta-i, we’re proud to be part of this journey, helping bridge ecosystems and delivering programs that accelerate meaningful change. 📹 👇 Watch the video of the third track from the latest Energy Starter edition for a sneak peek of what's like to be part of this program. #Innovation #EnergyStarter #OpenInnovation #CollaborativeInnovation #Beta-i

Are you ready for Vodafone's Open Innovation Program 2.0? By joining the program, you will collaborate with top-tier partners, access invaluable insights and resources, and pilot your solution in real-world environments. 📍 Imagine testing your solution with industry leaders like ANA - Aeroportos de Portugal, SA, EDP, and Media Capital — and that’s just the beginning! Interested? We’re looking for innovators with solutions in: 💡Robotics 💡Drones 💡IoT 💡AR/VR 💡Video Analytics 💡Real-time Data 💡Remote Monitoring 💡Edge Applications 💡Media Creator 👉 Know more and apply now: https://lnkd.in/dCZajCr5

🚀 Last week, we were thrilled to welcome eight incredible startups from around the globe to Lisbon for the last track of EDP’s Energy Starter: Aegeus Technologies Ltd, Build to Zero, Dustoss, Latimer Controls, Inc., Molecule, Pegasus, Plentify, and SunOyster Systems GmbH. Together with EDP business units, these innovative teams collaborated intensively to co-create solutions for the future of client offerings in the energy sector. ⚡ These interactions laid the groundwork for impactful pilot projects that will help shape the energy transition. 📣 The bootcamp also included a session about the local innovation ecosystem with Mariana Costa from EDP Ventures, Isabel Carapeta from the 351 Portuguese Startup Community and our very own Diogo Teixeira, CEO of Beta-i. 📸 Check out the photos and stay tuned for the launch of the next edition 👇 #EnergyStarter #energytransition #innovation

On Innov.Club's session in November, we took a deep dive into one of the hottest innovation trends with incredible insights from two great speakers! Rob de Graaf, Innovation & Ecosystems Expert at Philips, shared his expertise on the transformative power of ecosystems in healthcare during a time of rapid digital transformation. Giulia Rossi shared Amazon Web Services (AWS) unique approach to customer experience, structured around four main pillars, while offering thought-provoking insights into customer behavior trends. 🎥 Check out the wrap-up video to relive the key moments! #InnovClub #Innovation #Ecosystems #CustomerExperience #DigitalTransformation 

📣 Our very own Manuel Tanger, Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Beta-i, will be taking the stage at the conference The Future is... In his session, "Disruption: Intro to Exponential Times," Manuel will dive into the urgency of staying ahead in this fast-moving tech landscape and why open innovation is now a must in the digital age. 🎯 Expect to have your perspective shifted as he explores how collaborative innovation can drive meaningful, real-world change. 🚀 The event is sold out, so congrats to the lucky ones who got tickets! 🎟️ Learn more at: www.thefutureis.pt Organized by: ARDITI - Agência Regional para o Desenvolvimento da Investigação Tecnologia e Inovação ACIF-CCIM

Over the past two months, the CityXperiment brought together 23 bright young minds representing universities from 7 countries with key Porto-based partners to design solutions for the city of the future. 🌍 👉 Last week, the participants presented their projects to address real-world challenges in energy, water, healthcare, and housing. With the collaboration of Centro Hospitalar São João, Águas do Porto, EM, Domus Social, and AdEPorto - Agência de Energia do Porto, the results are nothing short of inspiring! From October until now, Porto has been a playground for urban innovation, and we are proud to support Porto Digital, the innovation and digital transition of the city. 📷 Check out the photos from this milestone day and the ideas shaping Porto's future. Photography credits: Porto Digital/Porto Innovation Hub #CityXperiment #Innovation #SmartCities #DigitalTransformation

We are excited to unveil the cohort of startups for the last track of Energy Starter - Client Solutions 🚀. Next week, eight startups and EDP business units will work together with the support of Beta-i to accelerate the development of pilot projects aimed at validating their innovative technologies in the Client Solutions area. 🙌 Congratulations to the following startups for this achievement: Aegeus Technologies Ltd., Build to Zero, Dustoss, Latimer Controls, Inc., Molecule, Pegasus Solar, Plentify, SunOyster Systems GmbH. Looking forward to meeting you in Lisbon for 3 days of intensive collaboration around solutions for the energy transition. ⚡ #EnergyTransition #CollaborativeInnovation #Innovation

Have you ever wondered how an idea evolves into a real-world pilot project? 🤔 In our latest article for GovTech4all, Luma Moreno and Gustavo Magalhaesães from Beta-i, and Jet Klaver and Gabriël de Winter from Digicampus, share the journey of transforming societal challenges across Europe into actionable solutions through the GovTech4All initiative. 🇪🇺 By collaborating with EU governments, we helped identify key challenges like procurement and digital accessibility, turning them into impactful pilots. Read more about the process and insights here: https://lnkd.in/d4g_TRSS #GovTech #Innovation #EU #Impact

Innov.Club has crossed the Atlantic 🛫 After launching in Lisbon and Porto 🇵🇹 , this exclusive community for innovation leaders is starting in São Paulo, Brazil. Don't miss the chance to be part of the first session on November 29th. Pre-register to guarantee your spot! 👇 Innov.Club was first launched by Beta-i • collaborative innovation and VdA Vieira de Almeida, and since then has hosted dozens of thought leaders from all over the world, powered connections among innovation leaders, and organized expeditions to thriving innovation ecosystems. #innov.club #innovation #corporateinnovation https://lnkd.in/dGhHx8m9

This week Rob de Graaf led the Innov.Club session, diving into the importance of ecosystems in healthcare as Philips navigates the ongoing digital transformation. Rob has highlighted how ecosystems provide innovative approaches to better serve customer needs and drive meaningful impact. We explored different types of ecosystems — innovation, business, and platform ecosystems — each with unique characteristics and opportunities. A special shoutout to Giulia Rossi from Amazon Web Services (AWS), one of our valued members, for an incredibly engaging presentation! Giulia’s shared AWS's approach to customer experience, structured around four main pillars, and shed light on emerging trends in customer behavior. 👏 Thank you all for contributing to another Innov.Club session! #InnovClub #Innovation #Ecosystems #CustomerExperience #DigitalTransformation