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Who are the founders?

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Founder 2:

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Founder 3:

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Company details

Company Name *

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Phone number to be contacted *

Company website:*

Company Linkedin:

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Company ID number (ח.פ) in the Companies Register (רשם החברות)*

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Funds

Has the company already raised funds? If yes – how much (in USD)? *

Who invested in your company? *

Solutions & Industry

Please describe your business in 140 characters:*

Please select the relevant Industry for your solution: *

What is your solution architecture? *

Public cloudHybrid cloudPrivate (on premise)

Are you using or planning to use one or more of the following services: (it could be more than one): *

Web & Application InfrastructureData & AnalyticsCognitive servicesMobile InfrastructureIOT

Is your solution based on open source? (for example: Node.js, Python, PHP, Java, Java Script, etc.) *

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If yes, please specify:

If Watson Technologies can promote your solution, what integration synergy do you see with Watson APIs? *

More details

What is the team size (including founders, full time employees only)? *

How many R&D team members? (only full time employees, not 3rd party): *

Please describe your business model. How will the company make money? *

Please select current product status:*

What is your revenue estimation for the upcoming 2 years?

Please describe your market: *

Please name your main competitors: *

Can each of the founders attend the entire program (October 2021 – April 2022), or do some of you have other obligations during that time frame of the program? If not, please explain: *

What challenge or issue are you proposing to solve during the program (20 weeks)? *

What do you expect to gain from participating in the program? *

Why should we choose your company for the program? *

Please attach relevant company files (executive summary, company overview presentation, one pager, etc. Max file size: 5MB):

To shape a cleaner and more digital energy future, E.ON helps startups to scale their business by setting up joint pilots with the global business units. By offering startups access to the market, customer base and grid business of E.ON, the objective is to build long-term partnerships. Pilots could go hand in hand with investment opportunities – pre-seed, seed and later – for early to late stage startups.

Please indicate which area of energy tech the company operates in:
(Select all that apply).

Energy Intelligence/ Data Analytics/ AI – enabled solutions in energy sales, customer retention or customer serviceSmart Grid/ Future Network ManagementSmart City/ (Industrial)IoT/ Mobility 2.0Smart Building/ Building Energy Management Systems/ Energy EfficiencySmart Home/ Home Energy ManagementBlockchain for Energy ApplicationsCyber SecurityOther Energy Tech Topics

The Innovation

What problem does your startup solve and what value do you create for E.ON and its customers? (maximum 500 words)

Please specify your idea, particularly the technology driving your solution , your business model and the market you are addressing. We are excited to know more about your team and why you are the right fit in scaling this venture.
Please quantify and give any evidence that support your statements.

Your “elevator pitch” (video): Optional

Please send a link to a 90 second video describing the specific energy tech challenge you are tackling and how your innovation is uniquely placed to solve it.
Please ensure your video clearly articulates the USP, the problem and the solution. Please note that both text and video may be used in communications and publicity about the program.

Competitors: Who would you say are your main competitors and what alternatives to your solution already exist or will soon be launched? (300 words max.)

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*** Application for IBM Alpha Zone is designated for Israeli startups only. ***