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How to work with start-ups: getting the most out of new partnerships
Utilities need to change the way they currently operate to deliver for consumers, achieve sustainability and net zero targets and operate more efficiently. Startups bring a world of potential with fresh ideas, agility and innovative solutions to the utilities industry but maximising new partnerships presents its own challenges. This session offers practical guidance on:
- How to build strong partnerships with emerging companies
- Ways to navigate procurement approaches to fostering trust
- Managing and mitigating risk while accelerating innovation
Facilitator
Matthew Hempstead, Commissioning Editor - Springwise
Panel
Ian Small - Water Innovator Alliance
Corinne Day, Senior Partnerships Lead - Southern Water
Sam Walker, Senior Policy Manager - Energy Innovation - Ofgem
Nic Wallet, Energy Systems Innovation Lead - Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) - Ofgem
