2nd E.DSO Digital Award

E.DSO, the Association of Distribution System Operators (DSOs), launched the ‘2^nd E.DSO Digital Award’ in recognition of the most meaningful and relevant digital innovations contributing to the shaping of DSOs roles. This award aimed to highlight the importance of digitalisation in the energy sector and to acknowledge those who are leading the way in creating a more efficient, resilient, and consumer-centric energy system. The winner was announced during the 1^st E.DSO FutureGrid Innovation Summit held in Brussels on 6 February 2025.

Eligibility criteria 

The award targeted start-ups developing an innovative, revolutionary and relevant technological tool and digital solution for a future energy system. The eligibility criteria were:

• Start-ups in the early stage: no more than 3 years old
• Number of staff: less than 10
• Special consideration to start-ups that are independently owned companies

• Relevance of contribution
• Methods of analysis employed
• Enhancement of the DSO role

Candidates were invited to send a brief description (max. 1 page) plus a video (max. 4 minutes).

Candidates were preliminarily assessed by E.DSO Selection Committee, and the five best listed candidates were invited to present their projects at E.DSO 1^st FutureGrid Innovation Summit, where participants voted for the winner via on online tool. The winner Tether was proclaimed at the event.

• Opportunity to network with policymakers, EU projects promoters, industry representatives and other stakeholders at E.DSO FutureGrid Innovation Summit.
• High visibility ensured at the ‘Innovation Sparks’ exhibition space reserved for lunch and coffee breaks for the whole duration of the event.
• Start-ups logo(s) on promotional materials in the lead up to the conference, namely, event website (including a dedicated webpage providing more information on the start-ups), newsletters, social media posts.