Innovation Challenges

Live Challenges

The Overhead Line Inspection Data Challenge

Closes in 27 days, 20 h 54 m
With increasing demands on energy infrastructure and the critical need for efficient resource utilization, we invite tech companies to propose cutting-edge innovations that harness data gathered through smart inspections on our overhead transmission lines. Our goal is to leverage these insights to enable data-driven decisions in areas of congestion management, maintenance execution, and optimal resource allocation. [ full details ]
Managed by Roel Engels, launched on ‎19/7/2024 7:45 AM

Closed Challenges

Accelerating the Energy Transition with Zero-Emission

Closed on ‎31/5/2024 11:59 PM
Facing an eightfold increase in middle voltage and fiftyfold in low voltage networks in seven years, Stedin seeks innovative, sustainable tech solutions to expand electricity grids with zero emissions. Join us in redefining how we make and upgrade energy infrastructure for a cleaner future. [ full details ]
Managed by Nick Mastenbroek, launched on ‎1/4/2024 12:00 AM

Tech solutions radically accelerating the realization of local electricity networks

Closed on ‎7/9/2022 11:59 PM
We are looking for proven technical solutions to realise a radical acceleration in the construction of local electricity works through improving activities such as (but not limited to) assembly of cable joints, cable selection and power cable installation [ full details ]
Managed by Nick Mastenbroek, launched on ‎6/7/2022 8:00 AM

Local energy systems

Closed on ‎27/6/2021 12:13 PM
Together with an alliance of three Dutch distribution service operators; Alliander, Enexis and Stedin, we are looking for innovative and/or collaborative solutions for tackling (parts of) the challenge of creating resilient local energy systems, while focusing on creating value for all stakeholders and society in a fair way. [ full details ]
Managed by Caroline Loeffen, launched on ‎20/5/2021 12:00 AM

Open Data - Predicting future energy supply & demand

Closed on ‎22/6/2021 12:00 PM
Together with an alliance of three Dutch distribution service operators; Alliander, Enexis and Stedin, we are looking for solutions that can help better simulate grid load based on customer profiles and predictions on short (0-3 year), mid (4-9 year) and long (>10 year) term. [ full details ]
Managed by Caroline Loeffen, launched on ‎21/5/2021 12:00 AM