ESIL Agri-PV CHALLENGE 2023

1,000,000 NIS Investment and possible follow-up investments*
50,000 NIS cash prize

Technology pilot at an EDF Renewables facility, as applicable
50 advisory hours from the experts of the MIGAL Galilee Research Institute

*According to the terms of the Israel Innovation Authority Track #29

The Challenge:

Israel is rich in sunlight but limited in space.
In order to meet the government goal of 30% electricity production from renewable energies by 2030, but reduce exploitation of land reserves for solar energy to a minimum, the need for dual use of land for solar electricity production arises.

From this emerges the need to establish Agri-PV projects: combining agriculture and solar photovoltaic technologies on the same plot of land in novel configurations to mitigate conflicts between solar and agricultural activities and provide mutual benefits and added value to each sector.
Agri-PV has several challenges related to electricity production and minimizing the impact on agricultural activity.

We are looking for startups and cutting-edge technologies
that will take Agri-PV activity to the next level.

Focus areas:

Production (PV modules)

A photovoltaic system adapted to utilize solar irradiance in conjunction with the plant (smart trackers, panels adapted to an Agri-PV environment)

Construction

a panel-bearing construction adapted to agricultural activity and machinery

Adapted agricultural mechanization

Agritech products that are leveraged to work under a built construction

Smart management systems

Platforms for optimizing agricultural growth, electricity production, etc

Why apply to the challenge?

Opportunity for an investment to scale your company
Partner with a renewable energy world leader
Professional consulting and mentoring from our world-class experts
Potential access to EDF Renewables sites for fast “Build Measure Learn” cycles

Who are we?

ESIL

ESIL (Environmental Sustainability Innovation Lab) is a venture lab investing in climate tech startups. It is a joint venture of Bazan Group, EDF Renewables, and Johnson Matthey, and through these co-founders and other strategic partners, accelerates startup growth towards commercialization. ESIL operates as a platform for establishing sustainable innovation solutions. It connects industries looking for green technology solutions with Israeli climate tech entrepreneurs and startups developing innovative solutions to environmental problems.

Our partners

EDF Renewables Israel

EDF Renewables Israel, part of the global EDF Group (the French National Electricity Company), is the leading company in the growing and competitive Israeli renewable energy market. EDF Renewables Israel has several AgriPV research projects.

MIGAL Galilee Research Institute

MIGAL Galilee Research Institute is a non profit center working in the fields of biotechnology, environmental sciences and agriculture. It is a subsidiary of the Galilee Development Company.

Timeline:

1.3.23

Launching the ESIL Agri-PV Challenge

20.4.23

Deadline for application

4.6.23

Announcement of winner

ESIL Agri-PV CHALLENGE 2023

The Challenge:

We are looking for startups and cutting-edge technologies
that will take Agri-PV activity to the next level.