ECONOVA NETWORK
It is the smart innovation network of the Ecopetrol Group that brings together talent, infrastructure, technology, resources, and interconnected industrial processes to strengthen the Colombian Energy Tech ecosystem.
¿Ready to shine in energy and SosTECnibility®?
Let’s protect wildlife and production: we seek solutions to prevent animals from affecting medium-voltage overhead power lines in operational areas.
¡Give new life to used industrial oil!
We are looking for ideas to turn it into energy
or value-added products, while protecting the environment
and reducing waste costs.
INVITATION VIDEO – SPOKESPERSONS
OUR PURPOSE
Econova drives innovation, energy transition solutions, and SosTECnibility®.
We foster
collaboration to tackle today’s challenges through open innovation mechanisms among
diverse stakeholders, aiming to enhance national competitiveness.
What’s in it for you if you step up?
Up to COP $250 million per challenge for real-world pilot projects.
Connections with ECONOVA’s strategic partners and operators.
Top-tier mentorship from experts and leaders in the energy sector.
Visibility in media, events, and ecosystem networks.
Real-world testing in Campo Ballena or grid areas
Direct impact testing in Campo Ballena or grid areas.
Are you the one we’re looking for?”
The call is open to startups, scale-ups,
universities, research centers, innovation
groups, companies, and consortia with
scientific or technological solutions
focused on the
energy sector.
Applications may be submitted individually
or
as a team, both nationally and internationally. What
matters most is contributing science, technology, and
innovation to address one or more of the
proposed
challenges.
CHECKLIST TO MAKE SURE YOUR IDEA MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS
Ser una empresa, startup, grupo de investigación, centro o institución educativa con soluciones innovadoras alineadas a los retos del premio.
Have legal status (or official recognition in the case of CT+i ecosystem
actors).
Have technology at a maturity level of TRL 7 to 9.
Have a committed and available team: at least two full-time members during the pilot phase, and a minimum of one year working together.
Submit a video of up to 2 minutes explaining the solution and why it should be
selected.
Complete the registration form with the required documentation.
These are the top requirements to make your idea shine. You can find the rest
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