1st IPTO Innovation Challenge

Shaping a resilient network securely

IPTO, transforming into a high-tech organization, has established an Innovation Hub. Through this hub, it aims to connect and develop synergies within the Innovation and Startup Ecosystem, working towards a more accessible, sustainable, and reliable energy transmission system, with the goal of improving the lives of its people and society.

We are calling upon the Greek ecosystem:

Research teams
Startups and innovative SMEs
Consortia of the above
Teams with related innovative solutions

Now is the time to participate in the open innovation program, focusing on two challenges that address significant operational issues for IPTO and require emerging technologies and innovative approaches.

Join us to build a better electricity system for people and the environment!

Innovation in Pylon Maintenance

Development of AI software for photo analysis to assess the condition of metallic components of electricity transmission pylons

Implementing Directorate

Transmission System Maintenance Directorate (ΔΣΣΜ)

Innovation in Training

Staff training for field work in electricity substations using virtual reality (VR) technologies.

Implementing Directorate

Training Directorate

Why participate

Proof-of-Concept (PoC)

Ο IPTO offers support for PoC development up to €20,000, with the prospect of signing a cooperation agreement for the best proposed solution.

Networking

Develop synergies with experienced personnel from the organization. Promote your solution through the Program and establish contacts within the Innovation and Startup Ecosystem.

Impact

Contribute with your solutions to addressing critical and contemporary challenges and become part of creating the Transmission System of "Tomorrow".

Timeline

Submission Phase

May 22, 2024 - September 01, 2024

Startups, innovative SMEs, research groups, spin-offs, consortia thereof, innovative teams & innovators can now register on the Mantis IMS platform and submit their solutions by completing the fields of the participation form.

Evaluation Phase

September 02 - September 15, 2024

The submitted solutions will be evaluated by Mantis BI experts (and potentially IPTO), and the five best per thematic area will participate in the final evaluation process on September 25-27.

Info Day

June 12, 2024

Executives from IPTO and Mantis BI will conduct an online presentation of the program to clarify its objectives, awards, and participation procedures.

Pitching

September 25-27, 2024

Final closed event with the participation of the 10 candidates from the two thematic areas and a 1:1 presentation of solutions to a judging panel through a closed process.
Solution Presentation (10 min)
Q with the judging panel (20 min)

May 22, 2024 - September 01, 2024

Submission Phase

Startups, innovative SMEs, research groups, spin-offs, consortia thereof, innovative teams innovators can now register on the Mantis IMS platform and submit their solutions by completing the fields of the participation form.

May 22, 2024 - September 01, 2024

June 12, 2024

Info Day

Executives from IPTO and Mantis BI will conduct an online presentation of the program to clarify its objectives, awards, and participation procedures.

June 12, 2024

September 02 - 15, 2024

Evaluation Phase

The submitted solutions will be evaluated by Mantis BI experts (and potentially IPTO), and the five best per thematic area will participate in the final competitive process on September 25-27.

September 02 - 15, 2024

September 25-27, 2024

Pitching

September 25-27, 2024

Organizer

The Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO) aims for reliable, efficient, and green electricity supply to the country, promoting the development of free competition in the Greek electricity market.

Innovation Enabler

Mantis BI is one of the fastest-growing companies in the field of innovation and entrepreneurship in Greece, inspiring a better future. It offers pioneering solutions, developing growth strategies, innovation programs, and scouting for startups, while simultaneously developing the #1 innovation management information system, digitizing the entire process.