Advisory services

The business of energy is at a crossroads.

Energy-related companies hang in the balance between tending to the daily buisness of serving customers in the here and now -- and exploring the very innovative technologies that could make their products and services faster, smarter, cleaner, more resilient or more efficient in the future.

The purveyors of innovative technologies, whether startups or expert enterprises, can struggle to offer these solutions and access to the right leadership, decision-makers, and processes at these large, sometimes opaque, juggernauts of energy.

EPIcenter's advisory services bridges this gap and more

EPIcenter's advisory clients receive highly customized and flexible services such as:

• Development and management of a program to intake and review innovative technologies on behalf of the client based on the client's established strategic priorities
• Liaise between client and startups or entities with emerging technologies
• Manage the flow of companies that approach, or wish to approach, the client as a prospective customer or partner for their great idea or technology
• Scout for technologies and business models of specific interest to clients' strategic goals
• Accelerate the commercialization process for startup companies and their products in which the client has an expressed interest
• Convene and facilitate internal cross-organizational work groups to evaluate emerging technologies and ideas ultimately leading to pilots, demonstration projects, and/or full implementation

For startups or mature companies with an energy-related, innovative product or service EPIcenter can:

• In the short term --review your product or service and consider placing you in our clients' innovation pipelines
• In the long-term -- invite you to
• • Apply to the EPIcenter Energy Incubator and Accelerator and/or
  • Join EPIcenter's exclusive Power Network membership program for all companies and/or
  • Participate in mentoring, apply your subject-matter expertise, meet the right audience through sponsorships, and gain more exposure through speaking opportunities

What they're saying about us

"Innovations globally, nationally, and locally are advancing at rapid paces. CPS Energy has engaged the EPIcenter Team to help it consider emerging technology proposals that are increasingly submitted to our company throughout the year. We want to cast a wider net for new opportunities that could significantly and positively impact our customers and community. EPIcenter is well positioned to assist with this important work."
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- Paula Gold-Williams, Former CEO, CPS Energy

"EPIcenter is a team of incredibly smart, passionate, and experienced practicioners who play a critical role in fostering entrepreneurship and corporate innovation in the energy sector. They have a unique appreciation for the organizational complexities of industries in transition, and were instrumental in driving an intricate, multi-stakeholder partnering effort to introduce an emerging offering to the market."
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- Startup Executive with a promising energy storage tool

"I wish all my [partners] were as friendly and easy to work with as you. It makes it easier with you on the case."
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- Startup Executive with a backup battery/power solution