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Innovation for the energy transition

As a major player in low-carbon electricity and generation, EDF is committed to working alongside H7 to develop new sustainable uses and boost the competitiveness of local communities.

Through this partnership, EDF benefits from the H7 ecosystem to accelerate its collaboration with start-ups and identify innovative solutions for the energy transition and new responsible consumption practices.

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Key expertise

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Innovation & energy transition

EDF supports start-ups in the development of innovative solutions for low-carbon uses and contributes to the energy transition of territories.

Collaboration between start-ups and major groups

EDF puts its technical and industrial expertise at the service of entrepreneurs to co-develop ambitious, sustainable projects.

Networking & visibility

EDF facilitates access to a wide network of industrial and institutional partners, offering start-ups opportunities for collaboration and visibility.

Our projects with EDF

COMPETITION

EDF Pulse Auvergne Rhône-Alpes

The EDF Pulse Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Awards, organized by EDF in partnership with H7 & INSA, support companies and start-ups committed to decarbonization through electricity.
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zero to one

EDF supports zero to one, the start-up event in Lyon & Nantes as a major partner.

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Pulse Prize winners

elytmax
ElytMax offers alternative refrigeration solutions to replace refrigerants.
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Umotion is developing the 1st electric utility vehicle with manually interchangeable batteries, offering an adjustable urban range of 80 to 300 km. 
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Circulacar develops innovative solutions to accelerate the decarbonization of industrial vehicles for automakers, offering an ecological and economical approach.
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Dracula Technologies revolutionizes the power supply of low-power electronic devices by converting ambient light into electricity.
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The team

They put their expertise at the service of H7 start-ups.

Frédéric Sarrazin

Director of Sales EDF Auvergne Rhône-Alpes

Frédéric Gomez

Project Manager

Capucine Déchelette

Director, Communication Coordination & Innovation

Olivier Paré

Innovative energy services developer

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    Director EDF Commerce Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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    Frédéric Gomez
    Project Manager

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      About EDF

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      As a major player in the electricity sector in France and worldwide, EDF promotes the development of new uses for electricity insofar as they contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gases. As the world leader in low-carbon energies, the EDF Group is committed to innovation in support of the energy transition and the digital revolution, making electricity a lever for regional development and business competitiveness.
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