Grid Innovation Pitch Competition

At GridFWD 2026
Reprioritizing Affordability
for modernizing the grid

September 29-30, 2026 in Utah

Submit your application by July 24

Why participate in the Grid Innovation Pitch Competition?

• Exposure: Present your technology or solution to a diverse audience of utilities, government officers, regulators and investors. Enjoy high-visibility announcements to event attendees and the greater Grid Forward community.
• Coaching: Benefit from pre-event mentoring to refine your pitch and strategy.
• Networking: Engage with industry leaders and potential partners during the conference.
• Prizes: Compete for awards to be announced, including potential equity investments and business advisory services.

“We were drawn to the competition because the GridFWD event has a real track record of pulling the right people into the room. Utilities, industry leaders, and people building new technology show up ready to talk about what is actually happening on the grid.” – Ian Gibson, CEO, Pitch Aeronautics

Complete this entry form by July 24, 2026

Please complete the form including (very important) a link to your current pitch deck. You will be notified by August 12 if you are selected to compete. If selected, please be ready to come to GridFWD 2026 in Snowbird, Utah on September 29-30.

Join the impressive list of competitive start-ups who’ve pitch at GridFWD events

GridFWD 2025

• Nexbe
• EcoPhi
• Tierra Climate
• Toumetis
• Pitch Aeronautics
• Magnefy
• Mercury
• FireScape

Come contribute to the GridFWD 2026 effort to “Reprioritize Affordability”

The Grid Innovation Pitch Competition is where upcoming technologies and ideas percolate into the GridFWD event experience. Come join the other attendees in two days of mapping out how to “Reprioritize Affordability,” and take your shot at winning more exposure, support and contacts.