DISTRIBUTECH 2025
March 24-27, 2025, Dallas, TX
Distributech is the premier annual event for transmission and distribution, showcasing cutting-edge technologies that power our homes and businesses. This conference and exhibition offer a wealth of education, information, and solutions that drive the industry forward.
Explore the latest in electricity delivery automation, energy efficiency, and demand response. Dive into distributed energy resource management, renewable energy, smart cities, and EVSE interconnection. Discover advancements in resiliency and reliability, advanced metering, and T&D system operations. Uncover the latest in communication technologies, cybersecurity, and sustainability.
What Startups Need To Know About Selling To Utilities
March 16, 2025
11am -12pm, Initiate Hub Booth #5600
Utilities across the globe are looking for new technologies to enhance their operations while addressing the emerging threats and opportunities for the grid. Getting from initial meeting to full scale project however is frequently a long and difficult path for startups in this space. Join the Dominion Energy Innovation Center and our partners for an engaging and interactive conversation about what it takes to successfully deploy new technologies at an electric utility.
INITIATE START-UP PROGRAM:
WHERE NEW IDEAS COME TO LIFE
Applications Now Open!
Initiate is the major hub for start-ups to showcase their technologies to electric utilities at DISTRIBUTECH International. Start-ups can pitch their solution to a panel of industry experts, exhibit their company, and connect with other innovators from around the world. There is no better place for startup companies to connect with the energy industry and deploy their technology into the world of transmission & distribution.
ELIGIBILITY
Your application and pitch deck will be reviewed by the team to determine whether you qualify for the Initiate Start-Up Program.
The company should have:
- Less than 25 employees
- No more than $15M in funding
- A pitch deck to provide in the application
- A technology that is applicable to the energy industry
The company should be:
- Founded less than 6 years ago
- New to Initiate (has not participated in previous years)