Are you ready to build a ClimateTech spin-off helping electricity grids adapt to climate change and electrification?
GRIDWATCH, project supported by IREC, is developing an Hybrid AI – Phisics based platform for monitoring and decision-support, designed to improve the resilience and efficiency of electricity grids.
By combining satellite data, weather data and grid sensor information with predictive algorithms, the platform helps utilities anticipate failures, mitigate climate risks and optimize grid operations.
We are seeking an entrepreneurial CEO to lead the spin-off creation, commercial strategy and international growth of the company.
Electricity grids worldwide are facing unprecedented pressure due to climate change, aging infrastructure and rapid electrification. Extreme weather events, infrastructure failures and demand growth are increasing the risk of blackouts and raising operational costs.
Current grid management systems focus mainly on monitoring and control, but they lack predictive capabilities to anticipate failures and guide mitigation strategies.
GRIDWATCH addresses this challenge by transforming data into actionable insights, enabling utilities to plan, respond, recover and adapt, supporting the full resilience cycle.
GRIDWATCH is a predictive monitoring and decision-support platform that integrates multiple data sources (satellite and weather data, grid sensor, operational data and open-source datasets) to improve grid resilience
Using proprietary AI algorithms, the platform can predict grid failures and overload risks, anticipate the impact of extreme weather events, Identify faults and vulnerabilities in real time and recommend mitigation actions to prevent outages
The platform is designed to integrate easily with existing grid management systems and operates under a lean and scalable SaaS architecture
Hybrid AI – Phisics based platform combining prediction and mitigation, not just monitoring
Growing market opportunity and high scalability
Strong relevance for utilities facing increasing climate risks and electrification challenges
> 700K competitive funds raised
Pay pilot on going with a key player in energy distribution
Scientific team highly committed with two researchers willing to join the spin-off upon incorporation
Strong institutional support (IREC)
Developing a robust business and finantial plan
Defining the go-to-market strategy for utilities and grid operators
Creating the spin-off structure
Structuring pilot projects and early commercial deployments
Building partnerships with utilities, infrastructure operators and technology partners
Leading fundraising efforts (public funding and private investors)
Building trust and cohesion with the scientific founders to secure a solid founding team ready to lead a new company
Relevant equity as CEO & Co-Founder upon company incorporation
€6,000 stipend during validation phase (3 monthly instalments of €2,000)
Opportunity to access a participative loan of up to €50,000
Access to The Collider venture-building programme, including: KOLs, partnerships, fundraising, business strategy, team formation, spin-off creation and shareholder structuring support
International exposure through The Collider ecosystem
(4YFN, Mobile World Congress, corporate & investor networks)
Coworking space in Barcelona (Tech Barcelona – Pier 01)
Two years of post-incorporation venture-builder support, including in-kind services, community access and portfolio perks
You are an entrepreneur with experience in ClimateTech, EnergyTech, or infrastructure software
Previous founder or startup leadership experience
Experience in B2B SaaS or enterprise software is a plus
Familiar with energy utilities, smart grids or infrastructure markets
Comfortable leading both business strategy and technology commercialization
Eligible to work in Spain
Fluent in English and Spanish (Catalan is a plus)
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