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INITIATE START-UP PROGRAM: WHERE NEW IDEAS COME TO LIFE

Initiate is the major hub for startups to showcase their technologies to electric utilities at DISTRIBUTECH International. Startups can pitch their solution to a panel of industry experts, exhibit their company, and connect with other innovators from around the world. There is no better place for startup companies to connect with the energy industry and deploy their technology into the world of transmission & distribution!

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ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible to participate as an Initiate startup, companies must meet the following criteria:

  • They should have a staff size of less than 25 employees
  • They must not have raised more than $10 million in funding from sources such as venture capitalists, accelerator/incubator programs, public grants, or personal network (friends and family)
  • The company much be in one of the following stages:
    • Seed Stage: Companies working on developing a product
    • Early Stage: Companies with a prototype ready and nearing market entry
    • Early Growth Stage: Companies that have already entered the market and are generating revenue

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • One (1) kiosk within the initiate pavilion on the show floor. Branding included: company logo on kiosk
  • 15-minute pitch/speaking slot on the Initiate Stage to a panel of judges and DTECH audience
  • Branding on the event website, mobile app, printed event guide, and social media 
  • One (1) full conference pass ($1,095 value) 
  • Two (2) exhibit hall passes ($598 value)
  • Ability to provide complimentary passes to your clients/guests 

Questions? Contact Kenzie Jones at kenzie.jones@clarionevents.com

CONTEST & GIVEAWAY

  • The top three startups will receive: 

  • A physical award to display
  • An interview with one of Clarion’s content directors
  • A press release on POWERGRID International, DISTRIBUTECH’s official media partner
  • A free 10x10 booth at DISTRIBUTECH 2025
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PARTICIPATING COMPANIES 2024

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MEET PAST WINNERS

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All Initiate participants were judged on their financial and technical viability, innovation, quality of the pitch and if their technology brings a benefit to the community. These four startup companies came out on top and will receive a free booth at DISTRIBUTECH 2024. Congratulations!

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