2025 Grid Innovation Pitch Competition

The Grid Innovation Pitch Competition will happen at GridFWD 2025, October 6-8 in Monterey, CA.

Meet the Grid Innovation Pitch Competition

They will compete to win in front of leaders active in the intersection of AI and the electric grid.
  • Location: GridFWD 2025, Monterey Conference Center, Monterey, CA
  • Competition dates: October 7-8, 2025

Grid analytics & intelligence

AI / Automation for Operations

Asset management & visualization

Data center flex

Risk & weather

2025 Grid Innovation Pitch Competition

Round 1: Tues, Oct. 7 noon

Round 2: Wed. Oct. 8 noon

Reasons to pitch!

  • Exposure: Present your AI-driven solutions to a diverse audience of utilities, regulators, technology providers, and investors.
  • 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, including potential equity investments and business advisory services.

2024 Grid Innovation Pitch Contest Winner Edo with the pitch contest team in Banff, Canada.

Judges and Coaches for the 2025 Grid Innovation Pitch Contest

  • Luis D’Acosta, Uplight
  • Carolin Funk, Blue Bear Capital
  • Hanna Grene, Microsoft
  • Mark Gustafson, Avista Development
  • Mark Hormann, Accurant International
  • Quinn Nakayama, PG&E

The deadline for entries was August 1, 2025

Selected participants will be notified by the end of August. Thanks for your interest.

We look forward to seeing your presentation at GridFWD 2025, October 6-8 in Monterey.

Click here to learn more about GridFWD 2025.