GRIDWATCH - Platform for Climate-Resilient Power Grids
CEO & Co-Founder Opportunity
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.
About GRIDWATCH
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.
The Technology
- 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
Why GRIDWATCH
- 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)
Your Role as CEO & Co-Founder (Next 6 Months)
- 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
The Offer
- 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
This Opportunity Is for You If
- 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)