Arteche is an internationally operating industrial group specializing in solutions for the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical energy. With more than 75 years of experience, the company has become a global reference in the design and development of equipment and technologies that ensure the quality, efficiency, and reliability of electrical networks worldwide.

Innovation and sustainability are fundamental pillars of Arteche’s strategy. The company follows a responsible business model focused on continuous improvement and the creation of shared value for its customers, partners, and society at large. In a context defined by the energy transition and the digital transformation of the power sector, Arteche actively drives projects that incorporate advanced technologies, enhance energy efficiency, and support decarbonization goals.

In collaboration with BAT B Accelerator Tower, the most powerful innovation and entrepreneurship hub in Southern Europe, Arteche is launching this challenge to engage with startups and technology-driven companies capable of delivering a qualitative step forward in products and services that enable modern grid operation—particularly in areas such as voltage transformers and other field equipment.

The objective of the challenge is to progress toward a smarter, more resilient, and self-recovering electrical distribution network: one that seamlessly integrates distributed energy resources, anticipates failures, enables fast and effective responses, and operates on robust, secure, and digital communications infrastructures. Through BAT’s international innovation ecosystem, this challenge is positioned to attract cutting-edge solutions with real-world applicability and global scalability.

Registration link: https://bacceleratortower.com/en/arteche-open-innovation-challenge-2026

Deadline for Applications: 2026-05-03